Romantic Love and Addiction
Studies show that romantic love activates the same reward systems that respond to drug use, and can be therapeutic for substance use disorders.
Neuroscientist Dr. Keith Humphreys on Addiction Policy
Dr. Keith Humphreys of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University offers surprising insights on addiction policy.
Using Micro Units to Lure Addicts Into Addiction Treatment
The city of Juneau, Alaska, is building 24 tiny homes for patients who enroll in addiction treatment.
Anti-Reward System Implicated in Drug Relapse
Researchers identified an anti-reward system in the brain that discourages withdrawal from cocaine.
Early-Childhood Smartphone Use Doubles Adult Mental Health Problems
A massive online assessment finds that a range of mental health problems are associated with early-childhood smartphone use.
Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm — Internet Addiction Goes Global
A major global study shows an increase in internet addiction and a correlation with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.