Drugs of abuse change the structure and function of brain cells, leading to addiction. This is due to the ways in which drugs affect our genes and the proteins they produce.

“It’s 60% of the heritability, which is one of the most impressive single-gene effects in drug addiction that has ever been described. TAAR1 function is associated with aversion to ...

The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM), a globally recognised body of over 15,000 professional members and 55 ...

A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.

Opioid addiction cannot be described as solely a bad habit. It quickly forms into a chronic brain disorder that requires a ...

“This is a fascinating study with great potential to help us better understand and address drug abuse in people,” said Robert Kirken, Ph.D., dean of the College of Science.

The complexities of addiction have stumped scientists for decades. Today, with 48 million Americans over the age of 12 suffering from a substance use disorder, and alcohol and drugs combined ...

This article explores the complex interplay between drug addiction and HIV, highlighting how integrated harm reduction ...

By deepening our understanding of how drugs act at the genetic, molecular, physiological, and brain-circuit levels, we can develop more targeted and effective treatments for addiction and other ...

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“Drugs of abuse tap into normal brain functioning, sabotaging normal brain circuits that are critical for adapting our behavior to our environment,” said Susan Ingram, PhD, professor, vice ...