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·August 26, 2018·4 min read

Key Brain Circuits for Reward Seeking and Avoidance Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified two subpopulations of neurons in the BNST that connect to separate populations of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus which appear to drive two opposing emotional states; avoidance and reward seeking

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·August 21, 2018·3 min read

‘Compulsivity Circuit’ in Heavy Drinkers Identified

Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making.

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·August 19, 2018·5 min read

The Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Science

Researchers explore why using hallucinogens to treat an array of mental health disorders is becoming more popular.

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·August 8, 2018·2 min read

Exercise Can Help Beat Cocaine Addiction

A new study reveals exercise can help to prevent relapse in those with cocaine addition.

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·July 30, 2018·3 min read

How Time Affects Learning

Researchers report people retain arbitrary associations when they learned the associations in short sessions spaced over a few weeks rather than one 20 minute session.

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·July 27, 2018·3 min read

Bile Acids From the Gut Could Help to Treat Cocaine Abuse

A new study reveals bile acids can reduce the rewarding properties of cocaine use.

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·July 13, 2018·3 min read

Maged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine Addiction

A new study reports mice lacking the Maged1 gene are unable to acquire an addiction to cocaine.

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·June 30, 2018·2 min read

Can Hallucinogens Curb Cocaine Use?

A new study will investigate whether psilocybin can help curb cocaine addiction. Researchers are currently seeking people with a history of cocaine abuse to participate in the study.

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·June 26, 2018·6 min read

A New Way to Block Alcohol Addiction and Ease Withdrawal Discovered

Activating a receptor found in neurons in the habenula could help treat alcohol addiction and ease withdrawal symptoms, researchers report.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Mechanisms Behind Choosing Alcohol Over Healthy Rewards Identified

Researchers reveal how molecular alterations in the brain are linked to behaviors central to addiction.

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·June 22, 2018·6 min read

Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.

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·June 19, 2018·1 min read

WHO ‘Gaming Disorder’ Classification Opens Door for Treatment

Researchers say the WHO's decision to classify video game addiction as a mental health disorder will allow people to receive specialized help for the condition.