ADDICTION SCIENCE

Over the past half-century, there has been a lot of progress in understanding addiction. Scientists have studied the causes, effects, and treatments of drug use disorders. This has led to many new treatments and support services. While this progress is great, there are still big challenges ahead. T

First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso