Growing brain research reveals the habenula's outsize impact on our health, from mood and anxiety to addiction and sleep.

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The researchers estimate that a lifelong smoker is expected to live about ten fewer years on average than a nonsmoker.

Treatment centers, counseling programs, and support groups often report a surge in new patients during January.

A study has revealed that viruses present in the gut microbiota may be associated with food addiction and obesity.

MET integrates aspects of motivational interviewing and is based on the transtheoretical model of change. For people who are ambivalent about giving up their addiction or who are not motivated to ...

The holidays can trigger a reminder of loss and deep emotional challenges for people battling active recovery from opioid ...

The holiday season is seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for those battling active recovery from opioid addiction, the holidays can trigger a reminder of loss and deep emotional challenges.

Sharing your New Year's resolutions with an accountability partner will increase your chances of success but these apps can ...

"I had a drinking problem, and that's why I acknowledged my addiction and made the decision to quit," she said previously ...

Pretty Little Liars' alum Lucy Hale is celebrating 3 years sober, and she's encouraging others who need it to seek help.