The Medial Habenula and Addiction
A trio of studies look at the medial habenula, a region in the brain associated with addiction, depression, and compulsive behavior.
Breaking the Addiction to Xanax and Other Benzodiazepines
The Wall Street Journal goes beyond the warning label to examine the problems caused by benzodiazepine dependence.
5NP Acupuncture in Addiction Treatment
5NP acupuncture provides a safe, inexpensive therapy for withdrawal symptoms from addiction treatment.
Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little
A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.
What Does Recovery From Addiction Look Like?
Everyone wants to recover from addiction but no one is sure what recovery means.
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.