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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.