Anti-Reward System Implicated in Drug Relapse
Researchers identified an anti-reward system in the brain that discourages withdrawal from cocaine.
Reducing Delay Discounting
Studies reveal the connection between delay discounting and addiction, plus techniques for reducing delay discounting.
Personality and Addiction: Assessing the HEXACO Personality Traits
A new study finds a statistically significant connection between HEXACO personality traits, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorders.
Hormonal Contraceptives and Addiction
A new study points to a possible link between hormonal contraceptives and substance use disorders.
Brain Structure and Substance Abuse
A new study on brain structure and substance abuse leads to erroneous conclusions about the sources of addiction.
Nature vs. Nurture: New Study Identifies a Predisposition to Addiction
Research on the relationship between brain size and substance abuse raises more questions than answers.