Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders
Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.
The Brain’s Natural Reward System
In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.
A Lever in the Brain Regulating Stress and Pain
New research on alcoholism and the PVT reveals how animals use alcohol to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain.
Kratom Debate Heats Up
Learn about kratom, 7-OH, and their risks and benefits — from FDA warnings to research exploring potential treatments for opioid addiction.
Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Substance Use Disorders
A Yale University researcher is testing the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Anti-Reward System Implicated in Drug Relapse
Researchers identified an anti-reward system in the brain that discourages withdrawal from cocaine.