Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes. Adolescence is a pivotal phase during the development of the brain, marked by increased plasticity. That ...

There are well documented risk factors associated with developing substance use disorder across all age groups. A recent study found those risk factors affect age groups differently and proposes a ...

Despite significant advances in addiction science, a persistent and critical challenge remains: the vast chasm between the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. People with certain personality traits may at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying ...

Editor’s Note (8/11/16): The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is announcing today that it will keep marijuana illegal for any purpose (classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled ...