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

A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku shows that gambling disorder is rooted in specific brain networks ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that chronic heroin addiction impairs the neural networks ...

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 ...

“There?s a misconception that addiction is just a problem with your personality or character or you just need to suck it up,” said Dr. Geoffrey Schoenbaum, assistant professor of anatomy and ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that for some, addiction is a form of deliberate self-harm.

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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 ...

Cocaine addiction may affect how the body processes iron, leading to a build-up of the mineral in the brain, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The study, published today in ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Addiction is more than just a habit—it’s a powerful force that rewires the brain, making it increasingly difficult to break free. Behavioral scientist Dr. Gino Collura joined Gayle ...

They're not only delicious, but they can also be dangerously addictive. A 2013 paper published by researchers from the University of Bordeaux suggests the ingredients in a chocolate chip cookie ...