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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

According 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.

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·February 4, 2016·4 min read

Neural Pathway Responsible for Opioid Withdrawal Discovered

Using optogenetics to manipulate the brains of opioid addicted mice, researchers discover a neural pathway that appears to be responsible for symptoms of withdrawal.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Treating Depression in Alcoholics

Researchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

New Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to Morphine

Researchers 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.

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·January 20, 2016·3 min read

Music and Flashing Lights Turn Rats into Problem Gamblers

Researchers report rats behave like problem gamblers when music and light cues were added to a 'rat casino' test environment.

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·January 18, 2016·3 min read

Cocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize Themselves

A new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.

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·January 13, 2016·5 min read

Decreasing Nicotine Consumption by Flipping a Molecular ‘Switch’

Researchers have discovered a lipid that may act as a 'switch' to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine.

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·January 12, 2016·7 min read

A ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted Brain

Researchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.