Can the Sinister Bond Be Broken?
The ability to fool the body about whether it is actually hungry or satiated is a power of deception similar to that of a psychoactive drug.
Pain Relief Without Reward
An analog of naloxone targets neurons in the nucleus accumbens, providing pain relief without reward.
Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory
The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.
85% Reduction in Substance Use Disorders With GLP-1 Drugs
A new study finds stunning declines in substance use disorders when people with obesity or type 2 diabetes use GLP-1 drugs.
Traumatic Stress in Childhood Accelerates Addiction
Research shows that traumatic stress in childhood acts as an accelerant, turning substance use into addiction.
Stress and Substance Use Disorders
The Yale Stress Center summarizes the connection between stress and substance use disorders and recommends treatments.