“I don’t understand why he just can’t stop abusing alcohol.” Turns out that addiction is a whole lot more complicated than just saying “no.” Although the stigma of addiction as a moral failing ...

The gut-brain-vagal axis The vagus nerve is the main pathway of the gut-brain axis, a complex communication network linking peripheral organs to the brain by transmitting interoceptive signals about ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

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Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

A signaling pathway best known for shaping the brain before birth also helps govern how adults learn, adapt, and persist in ...

Caron is evolving addiction treatment by combining neurorestorative care with emerging medical innovations that target the ...