“To the extent that we respond to the health needs of the most vulnerable among us, we do the most to promote the health of the nation.” —David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., former U.S. Surgeon General...

Addiction is a brain disease that involves changes to brain structure and function. That is why a decision to stop using is so often ineffective and psychological treatments are only part of the solution. So...

Addiction treatment is planned to help individuals stop compulsive drug seeking which occurs despite obvious evidence of harm. Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, take many different forms, and last for different lengths...