Jun 20, 2025 · Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug …

Jun 20, 2025 · Although there's no cure for drug addiction, treatment options can help you overcome an addiction and stay drug-free. Your treatment depends on the drug used and any …

Feb 22, 2023 · Want to prevent teen drug abuse? Understand how to talk to your teen about the consequences of using drugs.

Oct 25, 2022 · Prescription drug abuse in older adults is a growing problem, especially when they combine drugs with alcohol. Having multiple health problems and taking multiple drugs can put …

Jul 20, 2024 · Addiction is a condition where something that started as pleasurable now feels like something you can't live without. Drug addiction is defined as an out-of-control feeling that you …

Nov 29, 2023 · An intervention can motivate someone to seek help for alcohol or drug misuse, compulsive eating, or other addictive behaviors. Discover when to hold one and how to make it …

Jun 18, 2022 · Gambling can stimulate the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction. If you have a problem with compulsive gambling, you may continually …

Jan 19, 2024 · But over time, the opioid use disorder is likely to lead to serious problems. When addicted to a drug, a person will continue to use the drug even when it makes life worse.

Jul 28, 2023 · My book, “Ending the Crisis”, shares Mayo Clinic’s collective insight into the lives of every person struggling to understand opioids and their role in managing pain or dealing with …

Jun 18, 2024 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned people not to use kratom because of possible harm it can cause. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration …