When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Scientists say they've uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain's learning systems—and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery—in a new study published in ...

Opioid overdose's respiratory depression can damage oxygen-sensitive brain cells, produce lasting cognitive and emotional ...

By Artemis Molai Throughout the course of an individual’s lifetime, new routines can impact their lifestyle. The ability of the brain to develop over time after gaining information and learning is ...

The session explored how long-term use of substances affects thinking, behaviour, and everyday decision-making and why ...

Scientists say they've uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain's learning systems - and ...

Explore the connections between the world of neuroscience and nuances of substance use disorders with our inaugural episode of In Such a Place. We’ll speak with Dr. Anna Radke, a leading expert in the ...

WASHINGTON - Addiction isn't just about willpower. It's a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families and their doctors better understand the challenges of treating it.

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It's a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap ...

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 ...