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Addiction is a complex, chronic condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, such as substances or behaviors, despite harmful consequences. It involves changes in brain structure and function, particularly in areas related to reward, motivation, and self-control. Research into addiction spans neuroscience, psychology, pharmacology, and public health, aiming to understand its underlying mechanisms, risk factors, and effective treatments. This page features the latest scientific findings on addiction, including studies on substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, brain chemistry, prevention strategies, and recovery interventions.
A study shows reducing nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels doesn’t harm mental health for…
Researchers identified a brain circuit impairment related to addiction, offering insights into future treatment options.…
A New Study Investigates Three Smoking Cessation Drugs A study on 400 HIV patients found…
New Research Examines Why Some Fungi Evolve Psychedelic Properties Psychedelic compounds found in ‘magic mushrooms’…
How Many Drinks Is Too Much? According to a recent rodent study, even tiny amounts…
Scientists have demonstrated that ketamine causes just a brief increase in dopamine and has no effect…
According to a new study, internet forums may have a life-changing impact on those in…
Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But blissful ignorance can bring about unnecessary suffering when it comes…
The study found that single-dose ethanol intoxication causes acute and long-lasting neuronal alterations in the…
A New Study Identifies a Simple Trick That May Help People Drink Less According to recent…
Cannabis Use Increases by 20% After Legalization According to a new study published in the…
According to recent research, your risk of food addiction might be influenced by your parents’ drinking…
A study finds young males at higher risk from alcohol, while adults over 40 may…
New research has found that drinking alone as an adolescent and young adult can increase…
Hennepin Healthcare Researchers Investigate a Smoking Cessation Game The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute is evaluating…
A new study provides insight into how the opioid analgesic fentanyl induces autism-like behavior. One…
Largest increases found among high-school seniors, tripling in 2 years from 5 to 14 percent.…