Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...

Since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalize sports gambling, Illinois has seen a surge in business, jobs and tax revenue from the gaming industry. Advocates say there has also been a ...