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Are Blind Boxes Turning Kids Into Addicts?

The Chinese government is cracking down on the sale of blind boxes and blind decks because they cause addiction in children.

HDAC5 and the Epigenetics of Addiction

Two new studies explain the role of the epigenetic enzyme, HDAC5, in cocaine addiction and depression.

The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Reward Pathways

We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic on reward pathways and the dopamine system.

Online Shopping Addiction and Compulsive Buying

Award-winning journalist, Emma Marris, travels the world following the science of shopping addiction and compulsive buying.