Addiction science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with substance use disorders (SUD) manage stress, reduce cravings, and lower their risk of ...

Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substance. People with polysubstance use disorders are more likely than ...

Before the start of each academic year in higher education, there appears to be questions from incoming students and their families about how much do college students drink alcohol. According to the ...

The decision to change our relationships to alcohol, other drugs, and addictive behaviors is not an easy one to reach. No one wants to admit that their behaviors have become deeply troubling and ...

Authors say findings support addressing smoking cessation during substance use treatment. HealthDay News — Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), according to ...

Yoga significantly aids people with opioid use disorders (OUD), according to recent results published online ahead of print in JAMA Psychiatry. The data were collected from a randomized clinical trial ...

It can be surprisingly easy for substance use to shift from an occasional habit into something that starts affecting everyday life. Often, the change happens gradually, making it difficult to ...