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Addiction Science

Too Much of a Good Thing?

When impulsivity crosses over into genuine inadequately-considered risk-taking, it may be a good time to hit the brakes — and sometimes we can’t.

Can Dopamine Homeostasis Be Achieved?

Is it possible that the restoration of a person’s dopamine homeostasis, through administration of tailored neuronutrients, could free them from all addictions in one masterful and definitive stroke?

Preventing Relapse During Recovery From Opioid Use Disorder

Researchers at the University of Maryland team up to study the genetics of relapse during recovery from opioid use disorder.

$6.2 Million Wellcome Award for Non-Addictive Painkiller Research

Researchers in Nashville, Tennessee, and Glasgow, Scotland, received a Wellcome Trust Discover Award for research into a non-addictive painkiller.

Fish Addiction?

We examine the historical record for evidence of fish addiction.

Dysbiosis and Addiction, Cause and Effect?

Despite the absence of a large body of evidence about the gut bugs’ behavior, there is suspicion that some might facilitate/cause addiction.