Sitting in the office of addiction family support service, the Whitechurch Addiction Support Programme (WASP), based in the ...

People buy into a chemical understanding of human psychology when really what they’re describing is our deeply complex, ...

Researchers have found genes linked to cannabis use and addiction. The discovery shows how biology influences behavior and ...

From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

Monica Cull is a Digital Editor/Writer for Discover Magazine who writes and edits articles focusing on animal sciences, ancient humans, national parks, and health trends. View Full Profile. After a ...

Early trauma can have a multitude of detrimental effects and consequences—one of which is dysregulated arousal. Traumatic experiences can disrupt the normal functioning of the autonomic nervous system ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

Before going on to commit violence, domestic abusers use a mix of intense affection and emotional cruelty, combined with ...