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Nearly four decades after overcoming her own struggles with addiction, Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, is trying to help others avoid the same pain. Through her ...

The Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board plans to revamp its allocation process for distributing mental health funds to local service providers. A new ad hoc committee ...

Introduction: Substance abuse and behavioral addictions among adolescents represent a growing public health concern, with significant implications for their physical, mental, and social development.

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Mounting evidence shows ultra-processed foods may trigger addictive behaviors similar to drugs and alcohol. PET scans alone may underestimate the compulsive and reward-driven impact of these foods.