The Complicated Relationship Between Addiction and Music
Music can be both a powerful trigger inducing substance abuse and a therapy that calms withdrawal symptoms.
Genetic Clusters Support a Unified Theory of Addiction
The largest study ever done on genetics and mental health supports a unified theory of addiction.
How Psilocybin Repairs the Brain
A new study demonstrates how psilocybin repairs the brains of mice.
Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders
Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.
The Brain’s Natural Reward System
In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.
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.