National Institutes of Health Funds Drug Development to Treat Nicotine Addiction
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) announce funding for SBP-9330, a nicotine addiction treatment.
How Dopamine Drives Addiction
New research showing a connection between the cerebellum and dopamine producers in the basal ganglia holds promise for addiction therapy.
Are Smartphones Programming Our Brains for Anxiety and Addiction?
Research from Italy shows a troubling correlation between the age adolescents become addicted to their phones and serious mental health problems.
The Mechanics of Addiction: Dopamine and the Brain’s Reward System
A review of the mechanics of addiction and withdrawal on the brain’s reward system.
Dopamine Fasting: Fad or Fantastic?
Dopamine fasting began as a Silicon Valley quick fix for addicted tech execs. It’s now been refined into a helpful tool.
Facing Your Pain Is the Key to Happiness Says Addiction Expert
Anna Lembke, M.D., is the author of the book Dopamine Nation and co-author of a massive Stanford-Lancet report on the opioid crisis.