Romantic Love and Addiction
Studies show that romantic love activates the same reward systems that respond to drug use, and can be therapeutic for substance use disorders.
Neuroscientist Dr. Keith Humphreys on Addiction Policy
Dr. Keith Humphreys of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University offers surprising insights on addiction policy.
Anti-Reward System Implicated in Drug Relapse
Researchers identified an anti-reward system in the brain that discourages withdrawal from cocaine.
“ZYNfluencers” Nurturing a “Plague” of Nicotine Pouch Addiction
Health journals sound the alarm about the role of ZYNfluencers in nicotine pouch addiction.
The Connection Between Cognitive Dissonance and Addiction
Cognitive dissonance leads to negative emotional states and irrational behavior, even for robots.
Eating Addiction Researcher Resigns in Clash Between Science and Politics
A well-known eating addiction researcher, Dr. Kevin Hall, resigns when study results conflict with policy statements.