A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain ...

A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku shows that gambling disorder is rooted in specific brain networks ...

Natasha Lyonne has revealed a relapse after more than a decade of sobriety, sharing her experience publicly to encourage ...

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance ...

Methamphetamine doesn’t just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain – it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms. Meth ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that for some, addiction is a form of deliberate self-harm.

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “This study is extremely helpful because it begins to outline the brain changes that are seen in teenagers who start to use drugs ...

Participants in a deep brain stimulation trial for drug addiction say the implants triggered compulsive behavior that upended ...

Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...

Explore the connections between the world of neuroscience and nuances of substance use disorders with our inaugural episode of In Such a Place. We’ll speak with Dr. Anna Radke, a leading expert in the ...

Addiction decreases the brain’s ability to experience natural, healthy pleasure, driving increased cravings and compulsive substance use. But can this brain deficit be healed? New research from my lab ...