Jun 17, 2025 · Doctors reluctant to treat addiction most commonly report “lack of institutional support” as barrier July 17, 2024 | Study highlights need for greater education, training, and …

Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to …

Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is a …

Jun 6, 2018 · Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of …

Jan 8, 2025 · This past year, NIDA commemorated its 50th anniversary, which made me reflect on how far addiction science has come in a half century—from the barest beginnings of an …

Jul 6, 2020 · Drug Misuse and Addiction What is drug addiction? Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse …

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Published in 2014, this report offered health professionals and other stakeholders information on principles …

Nov 29, 2021 · This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative …

Mar 18, 2025 · This blog was also published in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Weekly on March 18, 2025. For many people trying to recover from a substance use …

Jul 17, 2024 · A new study has identified the top reasons why some physicians may be reluctant to intervene in addiction. The comprehensive review, pulling 283 studies published on this …