A Lever in the Brain Regulating Stress and Pain
New research on alcoholism and the PVT reveals how animals use alcohol to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain.
How To Resist Cravings
Recent scientific research shows how to resist cravings and rebuild a reward system damaged by addiction.
Anxiety and Addiction
We look at several studies that examine the relationship between anxiety and addiction.
The Origins of Addiction
Exploring the origins of addiction is like peeling an onion, with hedonistic behavior on top and genetics many layers deep.
Neuroticism and Addiction
Researchers chart a relationship between stress, displacement, neuroticism, and addiction.
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.