Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...
Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.
For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.
Caron is evolving addiction treatment by combining neurorestorative care with emerging medical innovations that target the brain and support long-term recovery.
As our understanding of the neurobiology of addiction evolves, so do opportunities to develop more precise, brain-based interventions for co-occurring disorders. In our free webinar, “Advancing ...
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Study identifies a brain pathway linking stress to addiction risk
Scientists have long known that stress and addiction travel together, but the biological connection between a hard day and a ...
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The investigators found that children with a ...
Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...
An international research team led by the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) has shown that the cerebellum, contrary to what was thought, fulfils functions that go beyond the motor sphere and can be ...
“I don’t understand why he just can’t stop abusing alcohol.” Turns out that addiction is a whole lot more complicated than just saying “no.” Although the stigma of addiction as a moral failing ...
Why are short videos so addictive? New research links attachment anxiety and alexithymia to Short Video Addiction (SVA).
Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific “anti-reward” brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal—driving ...
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