The newly signed fiscal year 2026 defense appropriations package creates federal funding for gambling addiction research in both active and veteran military members.

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

A popular class of drugs for treating diabetes and obesity reduces addiction, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids and cocaine, according to research published March 4 by researchers ...

GLP-1 medications may quiet the brain signals behind addiction, reducing substance use disorders and overdose risk across ...

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disability in the United States, responsible for 1 in 5 deaths and a decrease in life expectancy by 10 years. Quitting smoking by age 40 reduces ...

Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...

Science has long known that having positive social connection is important to a happy and healthy life. But less is understood about how our brains support and encourage connecting with others. While ...

Substance Use Disorder is associated with the increased risk and severity of numerous infections in addition to immune dysregulation that can contribute to cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and ...

UB faculty, scientists and administrators have been core members of the Erie County Opioid Task Force, comprised of representatives from hospitals, addiction service agencies, law enforcement, the ...