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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.
According to a study recently presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan,…
Those with alcohol use disorder who consumed a high amount of liquor showed significant impairment…
Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment Could Reduce Cigarette Cravings A recent study from the University…
Columbia Public Health researchers find that drug use-related hospital visits are driven in part by…
Cannabis Use Disorder May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease A new study…
A new study led by Brown University researchers suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction…
A new study reveals a 50-fold rise in US fentanyl-stimulant overdoses since 2010, marking a…
NIH-funded study suggests the need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of…
The trend marks the fourth wave in the US overdose crisis, which began with prescription…
Tobacco-owned food brands in the U.S. have been linked to the promotion of addictive, unhealthy…
Research from Texas A&M underlines the link between substance use and significant changes in an…
Researchers explored the link between pregaming at sporting events, risky alcohol consumption, and additional substance…
New Brain Region Identified in Drug Relapse Risk Scientists at the Indiana University School of…
Gene Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Gene therapy might offer a one-time, sustained treatment for…
Researchers find a link between reduced grey matter in specific brain areas and the inclination…
Already used to treat Parkinson’s disease, researchers found surgical treatment dramatically reduced chronic heavy drinking.…
Antibody therapy developed by Scripps Research seems to offer over existing opioid-overdose treatments. Scientists at…