I've already written about one reason why cravings make quitting difficult (find it here). However, cravings and triggers are not just abstract concepts; they are well known, important players in ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Addiction can be a scary word, and not one to take lightly. It’s never a good feeling when our cravings, desires or impulses are seemingly out of our ...

Researchers uncovered how shifting levels of a brain protein called KCC2 can reshape the way cues become linked with rewards, ...

Cravings are those sudden strong urges for a cigarette, a drink, to binge, to cut, for porn, to shop, etc. For some, these are part and parcel of a physiological addiction that often requires medical ...

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Doctors explain why people relapse into smoking after years of abstinence, and how brain reward memory, stress, ...

Chemically, sugars are simple carbohydrates, including glucose, fructose and sucrose, among others. They are naturally present in various foods, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products, and they ...

Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite successful treatment, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety and may relapse.

Some of us swear we could give up anything except the pastries calling from a bakery window. The attraction runs deeper than taste.