FeaturedPsychology·June 18, 2015·3 min readNeural Pathway Provides New Insight into Cocaine AddictionManipulating the activity of Activin receptors could decrease relapse behaviors in cocaine addiction, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 22, 2015·2 min readHighly Processed Foods Linked to Addictive EatingA new study confirms highly processed foods are capable of triggering addictive eating behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2015·3 min readStudy Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid DrugsA white paper from the NIH reports little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in treating long term chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 23, 2014·2 min readStress May Increase Desire for Reward but Not PleasureA new study could help explain why stress often leads people to binge eat or relapse into addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 16, 2014·4 min readMeth Users Face Higher Risk for Developing Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports females who use methamphetamine are almost five times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease than women who don't use the drug.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2014·2 min readStudy Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers AddictionOptogenetics study shows activating the amygdala can create an addiction and an intense desire for sugary foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 10, 2014·3 min readSmoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and WomenCigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2014·4 min readBrain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of RelapsingWorking memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 2, 2014·2 min readAlcohol Abuse Linked to Newly Identified Gene NetworkResearchers have identified a network of genes which appears to work together in determining alcohol dependence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·November 17, 2014·4 min readResearchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine AddictionResearchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2014·4 min readResearchers Claim to Have Discovered Genetic Markers for Alcoholism RecoveryResearchers identify genetic markers which could help identify people who may benefit from a specific alcoholism treatment medication.Read More
