Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...

New research led by UCLA Health has found a drug that treats insomnia works to prevent the addictive effects of the morphine opioids in mice while still providing effective pain relief. At high doses ...

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

Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...

Major scientific discoveries can arise from simple decisions: say, by simply looking where virtually no one else has. Such was the case for Ines Ibañez-Tallon, a research associate professor in the ...

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

What are the hidden dangers of a Pornography Addiction? This episode of Human Buddy explores the implications and effects of ...

ADHD is often described as a disorder of attention. But clinically, that description misses the point. ADHD is, more accurately, a disorder of regulation—of attention, emotion, motivation, and ...