Study of people who use drugs in three cities will be used to target harm-reduction…
Browsing: Addiction
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.
How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain’s ability to form, maintain synapses. Preclinical research was…
Teens who misuse prescription or illicit opioids might benefit from opioid treatment medications, according to…
Although the effectiveness of medications to treat adults with opioid use disorder has been well…