A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...

Older Americans are drinking more than previous generations, often due to loneliness and social isolation, leading to health ...

Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, ...

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring ...

A TV doctor has highlighted a worrying rise in people with liver issues - and it’s not down to alcohol. Dr Amir Khan who ...

Men and teen boys between ages 15 and 44 years experienced the highest leaps in gambling-related problems after Ontario ...

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill (HB26-1271) that would add new fees on beer, wine, and spirits to help fund addiction recovery programs.

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process ...

Prescription weight loss drugs have been lauded as the miracle drug for treating diabetes and obesity, but new research suggests that these drugs, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) ...

For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that's a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear of punishment and lack of trust in ...

While severe debt and isolation increase suicidal thoughts for anyone with a gambling problem, a new study reveals that ...

As wellness conversations broaden beyond abstinence, new research explores cannabis through a harm-reduction lens and what it could mean for moderating alcohol consumption.