The new findings in rats could explain why it isn't always necessary to enjoy the target of an addiction, like cocaine.

While playing video games isn't a problem for most, those who develop symptoms of gaming disorder are more anxious, aggressive, depressed, and shy.

The social aspects of vaping drive teens and young adults to use Juul and other e-cigarettes, even though they know and understand the risks of doing so.

A new study sheds light on how cocaine affects the brain and may offer potential treatments for fighting cocaine addiction.

Poverty may boost the risk of relapse for people recovering from opioid addiction. A little money can help them stay sober—and get and keep a job, too.

During COVID-19, some people with chronic pain and/or addiction won't have access to support programs. An expert offers tips on coping through the crisis.

Alcoholics Anonymous is almost always more effective than therapy, a new review shows. AA participation lowered health care costs, too.

When researchers added the term "Juul" to questions about e-cigarette use, high school students who said they had vaped rose dramatically.

Addiction can drive people to start cooking meth, but former meth cooks report other motivations for continuing.

If you have a parent with alcohol use disorder, it may affect how your brain transitions from demanding tasks to rest.