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Can the Sinister Bond Be Broken?

The ability to fool the body about whether it is actually hungry or satiated is a power of deception similar to that of a psychoactive drug.

New Research on GLP-1 Drugs and Substance Use Disorders

A massive Swedish study shows GLP-1 drugs significantly reduce hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders.

Dopamine TV

Dopamine TV is a trend sweeping the globe, allowing people to fulfill urges with virtual consumption.

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.

85% Reduction in Substance Use Disorders With GLP-1 Drugs

A new study finds stunning declines in substance use disorders when people with obesity or type 2 diabetes use GLP-1 drugs.

Addiction: From Casual User to Compulsive User

One of the biggest mysteries in addiction science is what causes casual users to lose control.