Adderall and alcohol make you less aware of how much of either substance you’ve taken which can lead to an overdose or ...

A consensus is emerging among scientists that certain foods are addictive for some people. But questions remain about which ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut back on ...

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

Sugar cravings have many causes, including stress, conditioning, hormones, and poor sleep. Here’s what you need to know to ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

Research indicates that discussions, debates, and studies in the 19th and 20th centuries explored personal agency and ...

Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and ...

Scientists have identified a tiny brain circuit in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) that keeps alcohol users ...