Neurobiological conditioning is the process by which we learn to associate these cues with the behavior. Once conditioning ...

Are you a lifelong sweet tooth (a sugar addict)? Can’t finish a meal without something sweet to top it off? Does your stomach have a “reserve tank” purely for sweets? Me too. I could be completely ...

Cortisol is a hot topic these days, and with good reason—experiencing high levels of the stress hormone can result in a range of not-so-fun symptoms, including acne, irritability, fatigue, weight gain ...

Opioid overdoses kill more than three Arizonans every day. Luckily, we have an effective treatment: buprenorphine and methadone, collectively referred to as medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

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Dear Eric: I grew up with family members who made it their mission to tell everybody else how to live their life. Because of this contempt for people who have that insatiable need to control others, I ...

This story contains information about drug addiction. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, call the Indiana Addiction Hotline at 1-800-662-4357. This story was updated with a ...

A man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison has become a social media star in Germany with an unusual campaign ...

“I am more at peace with myself than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I am healthier than I’ve ever been in my entire life,” he said, appearing via Zoom video, during a conversation with NPR’s Brian ...