Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

A recent study published has identified a brain protein that may help explain why cocaine addiction is difficult to overcome.

Mindfulness, holistic care, and neuroscience are reshaping addiction treatment and offering hope for recovery. Mindfulness, holistic care, and neuroscience are reshaping addiction treatment and ...

Playing video games may seem like a harmless way to unwind after a long day at work or school. However, gameplay can sometimes dip into something deeper and more consuming. As gaming technology has ...

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) ...

Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Emma Fenske, DO, Oregon Health & Science University (THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is ...

Why are short videos so addictive? New research links attachment anxiety and alexithymia to Short Video Addiction (SVA).

So today, I want to continue that education by discussing one of the most exciting anti-addiction medications that we have in the field of addiction treatment – Suboxone, a great treatment tool for ...