FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2015·3 min readDocumenting Self Reported Use of New Synthetic Drugs by Teens and Young AdultsA new study reports on the self reported use of new synthetic drugs among teens and young people.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2015·6 min readShedding Light on Earliest Stages of Nicotine Addiction with ‘Never Smokers’A new study could help identify those most vulnerable to nicotine and help find new ways to prevent or treat addiction.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 8, 2015·1 min readRenewed Interest in Psychedelics for Treatment of PTSD and AnxietyAccording to a new study, psychedelics show some success in treating some psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 3, 2015·4 min readAversion and Reward Behaviors Activated Through Same Neural PathwaysFindings suggest drug treatments for addiction and depression simultaneously may stimulate and reward and aversion responses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 2, 2015·5 min readResearchers Identify Population of Neurons Responsible for Alcohol AddictionAccording to a new study, alcohol consumption alters the function of medium spiny neurons in the dorsomedial striatum.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 2, 2015·3 min readThe Smoking Gene: Researchers Identify Gene Variants Associated with Smoking AddictionResearchers identify a set of genetics variants which are significantly associated with addiction to cigarette smoking.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 13, 2015·3 min readPlaying Tetris Can Block Addiction CravingsAccording to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2015·3 min readStubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of SmokingResearchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·4 min readNew Treatment Appears Effective In Blocking Drug Associated MemoriesResearchers report that a single injection of a new drug can block drug associated memories and prevent methamphetamine relapse in animal models.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 28, 2015·3 min readHeroin Cravings Reduced by Stress HormoneA new study reports cortisol can reduce cravings for those addicted to heroin.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2015·5 min readUncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction ResistanceA new study addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 14, 2015·5 min readCurbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual StimulationResearchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.Read More
