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GLP-1 Effects on Psilocybin Mushrooms

Scientists investigate what happens when people use GLP-1s and psilocybin mushrooms together, offering insights into the brain’s reward system.

Fentanyl Vaccine May Move to Human Trials

Chemists develop a vaccine that could enable the body’s immune system to identify fentanyl molecules, creating an internal “stop sign.”

What Are We Doing When We Do Drugs?

Three different theories on the origins of addiction merge into one.

Is the Addicted Brain Overlearning?

Addiction may solidify via pathological learning, but the need for displacement comes first.

Gimme More (& More) Surfing, Liking, AI Chatting

An opinion writer describes addiction substitution, from chemicals to web surfing to social media to AI chatbots.

The Addiction to Revenge Offers a Roadmap to Recovery

The addiction to revenge offers a path to recovery from other addictions.