It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to ...

Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies: limited options for drug treatment, shame and stigma from family, friends and providers and concern ...

Romantic involvement with a partner can sometimes exhibit dysfunctional traits similar to addictive behaviours, a phenomenon known as emotional dependence on the partner or “love addiction.” If not ...

Results of a comprehensive literature review and an expert survey suggest buprenorphine, naltrex one, and methadone may be effective for patients seeking help for kratom addiction, and if further ...

Treating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (eight times the general population) of suicide among people with opioid dependence. A Scottish study led by Glasgow Caledonian ...

In 2021, more than 80,400 people died from an opioid overdose in the United States. (1) As the nation continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, many in the scientific ...

There’s a difference between being addicted to a prescription drug and being dependent on it. “I’m dependent on caffeine, but I’m not addicted,” said Keith Humphreys, a professor of psychiatry and ...

To the editor: David Lazarus’ columns describing his own experience trying to quit antidepressants were timely and courageous. However, his failure to clearly distinguish between dependence and ...

Kratom comes from a tree found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Fresh or dried kratom leaves are chewed or brewed in a tea. Kratom may also appear in powder and tablet form and is sometimes sold ...

Methamphetamine is an addictive drug that has energizing (stimulant) effects. It can be found in pill form or as a white-colored powder. As a powder, it can be snorted or dissolved in water and ...

Opioids are a class of powerful drugs designed to treat pain. Anyone who takes them, whether as prescribed or not, can develop problems with how they use them. Doctors can legally prescribe opioids to ...