Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering the risk of relapse, a study shows.

Recovery from addiction is not just about abstaining from substances—it’s about rebuilding a healthier, more resilient lifestyle. Among the many factors that influence long-term success, stress ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with ...

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do ...

BOSTON — Behavioral avoidance could limit the long-term efficacy of exposure response prevention (ERP), a widely used treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a new analysis shows. Although ...

Addiction recovery is a journey that requires addressing both the physical and emotional toll of substance use. One often-overlooked but highly effective tool in this process is exercise. Regular ...

The former 'Laguna Beach' star's experience with addiction led to multiple stints in rehab before becoming an advocate for mental health and substance abuse Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at ...