FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·5 min readUnlocking the Neural Mechanism That Separates Food Cravings From ConsumptionResearchers have discovered chemical circuits and mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 2, 2016·3 min readPut Down That Phone! Mobile Device Addiction Linked to Depression and AnxietyResearchers report cell phone addiction is linked to depression and anxiety in college aged students.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 1, 2016·5 min readWhy Adolescents Are More Vulnerable to AddictionA new study explores why teens may be more vulnerable to addiction than adults.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2016·6 min readHow Drugs and Alcohol Can Hijack Your BrainFindings could help explain why some addicts unintentionally relapse, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers QuitAccording to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 17, 2016·5 min readKey Brain Areas for Quitting Smoking Activated by Graphic Cigarette WarningsA new study reports viewing graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs triggers brain activity in areas associated with emotion, memory and decision making.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 10, 2016·5 min readShedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking BehaviorsAccording to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2016·4 min readNeural Pathway Responsible for Opioid Withdrawal DiscoveredUsing optogenetics to manipulate the brains of opioid addicted mice, researchers discover a neural pathway that appears to be responsible for symptoms of withdrawal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readTreating Depression in AlcoholicsResearchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·January 28, 2016·3 min readNew Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to MorphineResearchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 20, 2016·3 min readMusic and Flashing Lights Turn Rats into Problem GamblersResearchers report rats behave like problem gamblers when music and light cues were added to a 'rat casino' test environment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2016·3 min readCocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize ThemselvesA new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.Read More