Pain, Addiction, and the PVT
The paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) – a node in the brain – could be the connection between addiction and pain.
New Study Uses GLP-1 Drugs to Map the Pathways of Addiction
A summary of the research on GLP-1 drugs and addiction brings us one step closer to a unified theory of 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.
Cornell Professor Reports Progress on Vaccine for Cocaine Addiction
At a conference in New Orleans, Dr. Stephen M. Kaminsky reported positive results from a phase 2 trial on a vaccine for cocaine addiction.
HDAC5 and the Epigenetics of Addiction
Two new studies explain the role of the epigenetic enzyme, HDAC5, in cocaine addiction and depression.