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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.