North Texas researchers identify gene changes in brain reward circuits that may point to new treatments for those struggling ...

The impact of addiction on the brain is both catastrophic and comprehensive. When the brain is damaged by an addicting chemical, its executive functions—including judgment, decision making, and ...

A systematic review reveals adolescent cannabis use alters brain structure, elevates addiction risk, and impacts cognitive ...

Different psychedelics create very similar brain pattern activity, giving scientists new insight into potential mental health treatments.

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

Imagine that you can be two different people. That's not such an absurd idea. It's been around in psychoanalysis (starting with Freud) for over a century, and even contemporary cognitive science and ...

It may be difficult for addicted individuals to learn when they can expect a reward. This learning problem could perhaps explain why they are more prone to addiction and find it difficult to kick the ...