The Brain’s Natural Reward System
In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.
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.