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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Supercomputer Unlocks Secrets of the Brain and Safer Anesthetics

A new study reveals a switching mechanism that could help in the design of new anesthetic drugs.

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·April 20, 2017·5 min read

Effects of Alcoholism on Brain’s Reward System May Be Different in Women Than Men

Researchers report the reward system in the brains of female alcoholics are larger than in women who are not addicted to alcohol. By contrast, this area is smaller in alcoholic men than non-alcoholic men.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 20, 2017·5 min read

Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.

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·March 10, 2017·7 min read

Alcoholism May Be Caused by Dynamical Dopamine Imbalance

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism for the development of alcoholism.

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·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Gambling Addiction Triggers Same Brain Area as Alcohol and Drug Cravings

Findings suggest brain networks associated with impulse control could be weakened in people with gambling addiction.

Featured Genetics

·November 29, 2016·9 min read

Study Zeros In on Gene That Limits Desire to Drink Alcohol

A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.