Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

The ADHD brain is different, not faulty. The ADHD system can set a person up for addiction. Dopamine levels are the key to ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research ...

Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

A recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that poor sleep in people with alcohol use ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that ...

There’s growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs can treat more than diabetes and obesity. “It was a surprise to people. Here’s an ...

The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...

Rutgers‑led study of 2.2 million people finds addiction risk is driven more by genes tied to impulse control and reward ...