Understanding the Reward Response and Addiction
We try to untangle conflicting studies about the brain’s reward response system and addictive or compulsive behaviors.
New Study Shows Correlation Between Brain Scans and Subsequent Addiction
A longitudinal brain study of children shows a correlation between low caudate nucleus reward response and gaming addiction.
Breakthroughs in Focused Ultrasound As Addiction Treatment
The Wall Street Journal takes a close look at how focused ultrasound is being used to treat addiction.
Is Addiction Really a Chronic Brain Disease?
Dr. Reinout W. Wiers summarizes the arguments in favor of classifying addiction as a chronic brain disease.