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Addiction Studies

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.

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.