A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku shows that gambling disorder is rooted in specific brain networks responsible for reward and self-control. The research indicates that people ...

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

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully coordinated networks into scattered, competing circuits that chase the next drink ...

Ramirez is an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University. When philosophers imagined the ship of Theseus, they asked: Can a vessel that has all its planks replaced ...

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) ...

Researchers have found that key brain cells may be damaged in overdose, and OUD itself resembles near-drowning victims. Serial neurological evaluations and neurorehab could help.

Mental health and addiction recovery are complex journeys. Now, a Houston-based practice called The Antidote is pioneering a fresh, holistic approach that starts from within the body. Founded by ...

Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...

Matt Field receives research funding from the Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, Alcohol Change UK, and the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling. He is a trustee of ...

Brain microphysiological systems are reshaping in vitro neurotoxicity testing through functional validation and advanced ...