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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.

The Latest Research on GLP-1 Drugs and Addiction

Dr. Caroline L. Haass-Koffler at the Clinical Neuroscience Lab at Brown University discusses the impact of GLP-1 drugs on addiction research.

Reducing Delay Discounting

Studies reveal the connection between delay discounting and addiction, plus techniques for reducing delay discounting.

Hormonal Contraceptives and Addiction

A new study points to a possible link between hormonal contraceptives and substance use disorders.

Brain Structure and Substance Abuse

A new study on brain structure and substance abuse leads to erroneous conclusions about the sources of addiction.