A new study might help to explain why people continue to take drug, even though they are aware of the negative consequences and why they find their behavior so hard to change. Read More
A newly created protein can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the use of chemicals or drugs, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use. Read More
A new study explores why teens may be more vulnerable to addiction than adults. Read More
A new study reports cocaine increases dopamine levels in the striatum, activating a previously unknown pathway. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
A new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug. Read More
Researchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence. Read More
According to a new study, women who abuse stimulant drugs have significantly less gray matter volume in brain areas vital for decision making and emotion. Read More
Manipulating the activity of Activin receptors could decrease relapse behaviors in cocaine addiction, a new study suggests. Read More
Researchers discover a new form of neurotransmission which influences the long term memory created by addictive drugs. Read More
