A Gut Feeling for Addiction
If addiction is a “chronic brain disease,” why do so many of the symptoms and remedies involve the gut microbiome?
Multiple Adverse Experiences Lead to Multiple Addictions
An Italian study reveals the connections between adverse experiences in childhood and adult addictions.
The Complicated Relationship Between Addiction and Music
Music can be both a powerful trigger inducing substance abuse and a therapy that calms withdrawal symptoms.
How Psilocybin Repairs the Brain
A new study demonstrates how psilocybin repairs the brains of mice.
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.