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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.