It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...

This post is in response to Does Binge Drinking Make Someone an Alcoholic? By Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. Most people who drink alcohol do so socially and in moderation. But for some, alcohol ...

Scientists tend to view substance addiction as primarily a disease of the brain. When we enjoy sex, food, music, or hobbies, regions of our brain within the reward pathway are flooded with ...

In the United States, substance use disorders are a leading cause of death among young people. Treatments such as deep brain stimulation hold promise for helping people overcome addiction, but many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At least 27.5 million Americans say they’ve struggled with a substance use issue at some point in their lives. Though 75 percent ...

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It's a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In August 2021, while promoting her new book “Dopamine Nation,” the Stanford psychiatrist Anna Lembke discussed ...

Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Undark Magazine A Parkinson’s patient in Nice, France, is ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Addiction is more than just a habit—it’s a powerful force that rewires the brain, making it increasingly difficult to break free. Behavioral scientist Dr. Gino Collura joined Gayle ...

Discover what neurotransmitters are involved in addiction. QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric ...