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

The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, found the effect occurs in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT), a region that regulates stress and emotion.

If you rely on alcohol to fall asleep, the first week without nightcaps will probably be a restless one. These 4 strategies ...

Researchers at Scripps identified a brain circuit in the paraventricular thalamus that links alcohol use to relief from ...

In the UK, a massive 15 million of us think we drink too much. That's right - more than one in five Brits are concerned about ...

When drinking alcohol, you might feel relaxed, uplifted, and calm — but these effects don't last, and alcohol can eventually lower your mood.

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

While there's nothing inherently wrong with gaining weight, people who don’t get enough rest have more cravings for unhealthy ...

JURUPA VALLEY, CA – October 09, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Riverside, CA – Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside has released a new educational resource titled “How Does Medication-Assisted Treatment ...

We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that ...

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support ...

As more people explore marijuana for medical use, Stanford Medicine scientists warn that older adults should be particularly ...