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Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function

New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.

How Psilocybin Repairs the Brain

A new study demonstrates how psilocybin repairs the brains of mice.

The Brain’s Natural Reward System

In-depth look at the brain’s natural reward system and how it is programmed for addiction.

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.

No Impact of Cannabis Use on Inhibition Control or Attentional Bias

A new study from the University of Liverpool flips the script on cannabis use and brain functionality.

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.