Approval-seeking isn't a confidence problem — it's a conditioning pattern. A psychologist explains the one habit that ...

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...

Researchers studying the impact of cocaine in mice have found that just one exposure to the drug can create changes in brain ...

Using cannabis daily reshapes the brain's normal operating state, which persists beyond intoxication and biases the person to ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

Over 30 national and community organizations join efforts to increase access to evidence-based prevention resources for youth and familiesWASHINGTON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addiction Policy ...

Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that reinforce repeated use and make quitting extremely difficult. For decades, ...

The same drugs that transformed obesity treatment are now being investigated for substance use disorders, fueling interest in ...

Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from the Texas A&M ...

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One dose of cocaine leaves a lasting 'scar' on the brain for weeks - and as teen use rises, scientists warn that even ...