FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2016·7 min readA ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted BrainResearchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readYour Brain on Booze: Why Alcohol Makes the Brain Feel Good and BadResearchers explain what happens to our brain when we have an alcoholic drink.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·December 8, 2015·1 min readAre You Impulsive? Blame Your GenesAccording to researchers, impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by our genetic makeup.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2015·4 min readIs Dopamine to Blame For Our Addictions?A new paper considers the role dopamine plays in addiction.Read More
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