Addiction is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, over 39.5 million people globally suffer from substance use ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - March 11, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Muse Treatment Alcohol & Drug Rehab Los Angeles has published a ...

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

About The Study: The findings of this study confirm that negative reinforcement is a core mechanism in opioid addiction, which is well established in preclinical research but less represented in ...

Addiction can be defined as compulsive drug use despite wanting to stop. The unwilling addict wants the drug but also wants not to want it. From the outside, drug use looks like a choice but it is not ...

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series titled “New Challenges for Health Care.” The series of articles focuses on emerging issues that are facing decision makers at provider ...