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.