North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...

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 ...

This article was written by Jennifer Fernandez, PhD, from the Pathways Institute. Although we don’t fully understand addiction, there are lots of theories that attempt to explain it. The most popular ...

Addiction is often debated as either a disease or a choice, but in reality, it involves elements of both. Many people first partake in addictive activities by choice, whether out of curiosity, social ...

A systematic review reveals adolescent cannabis use alters brain structure, elevates addiction risk, and impacts cognitive ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that reinforce repeated use and make quitting extremely difficult. For decades, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

A signaling pathway best known for shaping the brain before birth also helps govern how adults learn, adapt, and persist in ...