Pain Relief Without Reward
An analog of naloxone targets neurons in the nucleus accumbens, providing pain relief without reward.
Breaking the Bond Between Cravings and Consumption
A researcher from New Zealand reveals the importance of the lateral septum in breaking the bond between cravings and consumption.
New Gene Therapy Offers Pain Management Without Opiates
Research on mice has found a switch that regulates pain management without leading to addiction.
Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function
New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.
The Brain’s Natural Reward System
In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.
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.