Sex and love addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but mental health experts say it can have serious real life consequences.

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

A poll of older adults looks for signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods and drinks, and finds especially high rates among those in their 50s and early 60s who were children and teens during the ...

Brandon Stanton, creator of "Humans of New York," reflects on his journey from addiction to building an influential ...

An experimental medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study, offering further support for ...

Alejandro Ramirez, WKU double major, pursues neuroscience research on drug use while aiming for a PhD, global collaborations, ...

Sugar often gets compared to drugs like nicotine or cocaine in popular media, with claims that it "hooks" us and keeps us ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

Every September, National Recovery Month is observed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance ...

The School of Health (SOH) launched several new graduate programs in 2025, including masters’ programs in Global Infectious Disease, Science in Global Health and Science in Addiction Policy & Practice ...

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) marked global attention for increased awareness about substance use emergencies on Georgetown University campus and beyond Aug. 31. Regina LaBelle, director ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ...