The Sugar Conundrum
The surplus of neurochemicals that results from eating sugar creates a heightened sense of well-being that is the same as drug intoxication.
National Institutes of Health Funds Drug Development to Treat Nicotine Addiction
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) announce funding for SBP-9330, a nicotine addiction treatment.
School Counselors Poorly Equipped To Deal With Vaping, Gaming
A new study of high school guidance counselors shows they are poorly equipped to deal with vaping and gaming addiction.
How Dopamine Drives Addiction
New research showing a connection between the cerebellum and dopamine producers in the basal ganglia holds promise for addiction therapy.
Exploring the Relationship Between Oxidative Stress and Obesity
There is significant research showing a relationship between oxidative stress and obesity, however, most of the therapeutics are still in trials.
Sugar As an Addictive Substance, or Not
While it may not meet the particular academic criteria, the effects of sugar addiction are just as real and devastating as if it ticked all the scientific boxes.