Here in Buncombe County, socioeconomic disparities are determinants of future health. In 2023, the most concerning health issue to plague us is something we are all too familiar with: the effects of ...

Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a response to stress and disconnection. At its core, addiction is about escape. When the present moment feels overwhelming, ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...