Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which ...

That innocent-looking donut might be triggering more powerful brain responses than the vodka it’s sometimes paired with. While society readily acknowledges alcohol’s addictive potential, we still ...

A 2024 U.S. national survey reported that 11.8% of males and 7.6% of females ages 12 and older met the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2023, meaning they could not stop or control alcohol ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

Sunaina Roshan has always been open about her alcohol and food addiction ...

Addiction comes in many forms, though people rarely think about it that way. Some are addicted to shopping, some to food, ...

As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic revolutionize weight loss, scientists hope they may also be life-changing for alcohol addiction. The drugs are one of several approaches doctors and psychiatrists ...

Working in the food industry requires constant exposure to food and can potentially lead you to have an obsession with food and the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Immersing yourself in ...