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The Role of the Gut in Amphetamine Addiction

New research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham implicates gut bacteria in amphetamine addiction.

Anxiety and Addiction

We look at several studies that examine the relationship between anxiety and addiction.

Neuroticism and Addiction

Researchers chart a relationship between stress, displacement, neuroticism, and addiction.

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.

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.