Addiction hits hard. It steals lives and breaks families. Yet, many see it as a sign of weak will. What if we flip that view? Addiction is a brain disorder, not a moral slip. This piece clears up why ...

People with substance use disorder—whether addicted to alcohol, cocaine, heroin, or nicotine—share a strikingly similar ...

North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...

A large team of scientists, found that a single dose of psilocybin created positive changes in the brain and well-being, one ...

Experts are already treating addicted people with at-home neuromodulation devices to control cravings, and the future is ...

Two new studies highlight potential breakthroughs in treating mental illness and substance use disorders: psilocybin was found to trigger lasting brain changes tied to improved well-being, and ...

Using a range of brain measurement techniques researchers assessed the effects of a single, high dose of psilocybin in ...

A single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain that could explain why some people report psychological ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances are no exception. Over time, repeated alcohol use can create strong ...

Addiction is a condition that has long baffled physicians and philosophers, to say nothing of those struggling with it and those around them. People have long debated whether addiction is a habit or a ...

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Scientists from the University of California San Francisco and Imperial College London have discovered that psilocybin, the ...