“I don’t understand why he just can’t stop abusing alcohol.” Turns out that addiction is a whole lot more complicated than just saying “no.” Although the stigma of addiction as a moral failing ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

The gut-brain-vagal axis The vagus nerve is the main pathway of the gut-brain axis, a complex communication network linking peripheral organs to the brain by transmitting interoceptive signals about ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Meth, also known as ice, is as addictive as it is damaging. FlashMovie/iStock via Getty Images Plus Methamphetamine doesn’t just ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

A signaling pathway best known for shaping the brain before birth also helps govern how adults learn, adapt, and persist in ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

Caron is evolving addiction treatment by combining neurorestorative care with emerging medical innovations that target the ...

Could drugs like Mounjaro treat people with cannabis use disorder? They might. Preliminary research indicates they may stop ...

In the history of civilisation, all advancement, be it medical, technological or social, has followed a linear path. Sure, ...

Research shows that there are four stages of gambling addiction: the winning stage, the losing stage, the frustration stage, ...