Opioids are a class of powerful drugs designed to treat ... including addiction, dependence, tolerance, abuse, and use disorders. Understanding the differences may help you or a loved one get ...

In the US, a high degree of focus has been placed on developing abuse-resistant opioids and countering the wider issues of addiction ... against drug diversion is achieving a full understanding ...

Addiction is a complex and often deeply personal challenge that can start slowly, often unnoticed by the individual or their ...

Scientists look at everything from genetics and trauma to personality and social traitsThe complexities of addiction have ...

Two local addiction recovery experts, Dr. James Hellewell at Intermountain Health and Bryce Herrera, a licensed clinical social worker who treats patients at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, spoke ...

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NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya signals that at least one institute director, Nora Volkow at the National Institute on Drug ...

An Little Rock father has brought his son’s story to life in the hopes that it may save another person from substance abuse disorder or Fentanyl poisoning.

The increased demand reflects a better understanding of addiction in the shadow of increased substance abuse during the ...

The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day underscores the agency's dedication to ...

During the event, themed ‘Operation Stop Drug Abuse and Addiction’, participants, especially the youths, were drawn to the dangers of substance abuse and were encouraged to pursue productive ...

Addiction Resource Center (530-593-1098) has expanded their TRICARE-approved rehabilitation programs for active duty military ...