The grip of addiction is not something most people think about unless they know someone struggling with it. "It's horrible. It's a very lonely existence," said a man we are calling Darryl.

Apr. 10, 2025 — Research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating ...

New treatments for cocaine use disorder (CocUD) require an understanding of the underlying neurobiology. Here, the authors show opposing effects of ZEB1 in CocUD and highlight disrupted synaptic ...

An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use is impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance ...

Corn farmers in Mangaldan, Pangasinan no longer have to burn leftover corn stalks and husks, thanks to biomass shredders distributed by the Department of Agriculture (DA). These machines are now ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renew Health started three years ago with a mission to tackle the challenges of addiction treatment. Renew Health currently has three physical locations in New Mexico ...

Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain, is a three-part series hosted by Dr Brian Pennie looking at the impact of addiction on the brain and seeking to explain and destigmatise both behavioural ...

Vaping continues to be a huge issue for parents of young children across the world, with more and more teenagers falling ill after becoming addicted to the electronic cigarettes. While they may ...

About a year ago, I'd had enough. I felt as if my phone was in control. Any time I'd hear that chime or feel that vibration, I felt compelled to pick up the Pixel 9 Pro and see who or what was ...

A train derailed in Indianapolis, spilling corn starch across the tracks. The Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) crews were dispatched to Southeastern Avenue and Earhart Street around 6:30 pm on ...

After his brother died of brain cancer in 2011, Julian used opioids to cope with more than physical pain. He stole to support his addiction, cycled in and out of jail and treatment, and overdosed 10 ...