Philosopher Owen Flanagan talks about life as an alcoholic and offers insights into the brain science and complexities that ...

Here, we’ll look at five of the most addictive substances and explain how they impact the brain in simple terms. Heroin is an ...

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and computer games pose a more immediate threat to teens than alcohol and cannabis, according to new research in Germany, shedding light on the numbers of teens with ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders​, which can include addictions to alcohol or ...

Study reveals how addiction physically changes the brain, challenging the misconception that people struggling with substance ...

"Studies indicate that alcohol alters brain chemistry in ways that increase susceptibility to drug addiction," Chris Tuell, a clinical psychotherapist and a chemical and behavioral addiction ...

Learning to think more about specific events in the future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in treating alcohol addiction by modulating reward pathways and reducing cravings, offering a novel therapeutic approach.

Sagal appeared on the March 11 episode of Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler's 'MeSsy' podcast, where she shared how ...

Adolescent substance use is a significant predictor of future addiction and related disorders. Understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use initiation and frequency during adolescence is ...

which exhibited similar patterns to those reported in substance or alcohol addiction. Brain responses to digital detox and its withdrawal symptoms The study involved 25 participants, aged 18 to 30 ...

According to Forbes, adults in the U.S. wagered an estimated $2.72 billion on the men's and women's tournaments combined at legal sportsbooks in 2024.