addiction

  1. Concept illustration of the cycle of addiction to food, cigarettes and alcohol. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Addictive qualities in ultraprocessed foods are similar to those of tobacco

  2. Group of friends having fun and socializing over drinks at a bar. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Social pressure drinking linked to worst consequences

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    Pregnant women with opioid use disorder get more health care, but few medications

  4. A man places a bet on a sports betting app. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Legal sports betting linked to sharp increases in violent crime, study finds

  5. Overhead view of hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries and pizza. Image courtesy: U-M IHPI

    Many older adults—especially Gen X women—show signs of addiction to ultraprocessed foods

  6. New warmline provides same-day treatment to people affected by opioid use disorder

  7. Flavored marijuana vapes becoming new face of teen drug use, sparking addiction fears

  8. Icon illustration of a sad child with the state of Michigan in the background. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Google AI

    More Michigan children are losing parents to overdose, suicide, homicide

  9. Nicotine pads snus, cigarette replacement, together with an electronic cigarette. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Nicotine pouch, cannabis, vaping, psychedelic use on the rise among US adults

  10. Female alcoholism concept. Unhappy woman sitting at bottle bottom hugging her knees. Image credit: Adobe Stock

    Solo drinking surge among young adults, especially women: A red flag for public health

  11. Concept illustration of a hand holding a glass of alcohol. Image credit: Hans Anderson

    Cheers or cheers-ious consequences? How older couples’ drinking habits affect health

  12. Concept illustration depicting the struggles of children and families affected by parental substance use disorders. Image credit: Juan Ochoa, made with DALL-E

    Millions of children live with parents who have a substance use disorder

  13. U-M piloting statewide smartphone incentive program for residents with substance use disorders

  14. Echoes of youth: High school binge drinking predicts midlife alcohol use, women most affected

  15. Concept illustration of a glass of alcohol next to some cannabis. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Cannabis, hallucinogen use among adults still at historic highs

  16. E-cigarette closeup with cigarette on white background. Image credit: iStock

    Vaping is linked to smoking cigarettes, using marijuana and other drugs over time

  17. Not drinking today? Study reveals why young adult drinkers choose alcohol-free days

  18. Concept photo of a woman in her thirties hugging herself with tears on her face, wearing a grey sweater sitting alone against a wall at home, with a dark background. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Maternal suicide: U-M study provides insights into complicating factors surrounding perinatal deaths

  19. Concept photo of four teens with a sunset behind them. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Teen drug use remains below pre-pandemic levels

  20. Concept illustration of an assortment of highly processed foods. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

    Identifying some foods as addictive could stimulate research, shift attitudes