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.
Neuroticism and Addiction
Researchers chart a relationship between stress, displacement, neuroticism, and 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.
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.
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.