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New Study Uses GLP-1 Drugs to Map the Pathways of Addiction

A summary of the research on GLP-1 drugs and addiction brings us one step closer to a unified theory of addiction.

The Role of the Gut in Amphetamine Addiction

New research from the University of Alabama in Birmingham implicates gut bacteria in amphetamine addiction.

Rewiring Your Brain After Addiction

Learn how the brain recovers from addiction. With treatment, support, and new habits, neural pathways heal and healthy function returns.

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.