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

People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving planting electrodes in the brain ...

People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving planting ...

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

"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 ...

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 ...

Deep brain stimulation or DBS involves implanting a small electrode into specific areas of the brain. This then delivers ...

One of the last parts of the brain that mature is the prefrontal cortex, which helps with planning and decision-making.

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 ...

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