A new study indicates the amount of fentanyl being smuggled into the U.S. fell dramatically during the Biden administration.

What began as a powder scooped into smoothies and sold as a “natural supplement” is now drawing the attention of coroners, ...

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.

The third-year NFL player described how he had become addicted to gambling while playing for LSU after he suffered an injury.

Why someone becomes addicted to a substance has long baffled scientists and philosophers. Now leading researchers are getting the clearest picture yet of how addiction works in the brain and body.

Credit: Getty Images Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. The Conversation — People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

Are GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro addictive? Recently, GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro have gained attention for weight loss benefits, leading to increased use among individuals seeking to shed ...

ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a warning about the dangers of 7-OH, a potent synthetic opioid-like substance found in gas stations and convenience stores across the state.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a staple in daily life, and while some embrace it, mental health professionals are raising concerns about its potential addictive nature, likening it to substances ...

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

Older US adults — particularly women — who entered adolescence or early adulthood as ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) emerged in the marketplace, showed significantly higher rates of UPF addiction (UPFA) ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...