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The term “narcotic” is from the Greek word for “stupor” and initially referred to a wide array of substances that would…

Although addiction can happen quickly, it’s not a simple process. Neither is treatment. Detoxification is typically the first stage of addiction…

We know a lot more about the potential medical benefits of marijuana now than we knew even just a few years…

Since the 1950s, researchers have examined people’s reasons for drinking alcohol. In various studies, self-reported motives for drinking alcohol have included:…

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a serious illness that can severely disrupt the lives of individuals and families. It can strain…

Though often touted as a college rite-of-passage, binge drinking is the most common, costly, and sometimes fatal form of excessive alcohol…

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combined with counseling and behavior therapies, helps those recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) by relieving withdrawal symptoms…

If you use cannabis and are thinking of stopping, you might be wondering what to expect if you quit. Cannabis is…

The United States has been facing an opioid epidemic ever since the 1990s. Bigger cities, such as Los Angeles, have dealt…