Addiction

Scientists are investigating whether a specific type of brain stimulation, known as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), has a positive impact on tobacco addiction.

Higher levels of experiential avoidance correlate with increased problematic smartphone use, whereas higher levels of mindfulness are associated with reduced usage. These findings illustrate the significant impact of psychological traits on smartphone addiction.

A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals that sports gamblers are significantly more likely to binge drink, with increased gambling frequency amplifying the risk. This underscores the need for targeted educational interventions about the dangers of combining betting with...

A recent study reveals how drugs like cocaine and morphine hijack brain pathways, disrupting natural reward processing and potentially offering new targets for addiction treatments.

A recent study suggests that semaglutide, commonly used for diabetes and weight management, may significantly reduce the risk of developing and relapsing into cannabis use disorder. This finding opens a new potential treatment avenue for a condition currently lacking FDA-approved...

A new study highlights that adolescent exposure to Xanax may lead to enhanced sensitivity to opiates like morphine in adulthood, suggesting long-term neurobiological changes from early drug use. This raises concerns about prescribing such medications during critical developmental stages.

A study found that 9 and 10-year-olds drinking caffeinated soda daily are twice as likely to start drinking alcohol within a year, showing increased impulsiveness and reduced working memory.

Loneliness is linked to addictive smartphone use among adolescents, with self-esteem and boredom proneness serving as partial mediators, according to a recent study.

Brain stimulation was found to enhance inhibitory control in healthy adults but failed to improve inhibitory control in those with alcohol use disorder, suggesting chronic alcohol use alters the brain's responsiveness to neuromodulation.

An extensive study across 42 countries found that 3.2% to 16.6% of people experience problematic pornography use, highlighting its prevalence comparable to other mental health issues.

Scripps Research scientists discovered inhibiting stress-response neurons could cut alcohol use in PTSD and AUD sufferers, without lessening anxiety. This breakthrough points towards novel treatments for these intertwined disorders.

Psilocybin therapy alters brain activity in patients with alcohol use disorder, according to new research, increasing activity in areas associated with emotional regulation and reducing activity in regions linked to craving.

A recent online study has revealed that individuals who bet on sports are more inclined to engage in other forms of gambling compared to their counterparts who do not partake in sports betting. They were found to gamble more frequently...

Researchers have uncovered how substances like alcohol and drugs hijack the brain's reward pathways by altering gene expression. This profound genetic influence challenges misconceptions about addiction, highlighting its neurobiological and genetic roots and opening new avenues for targeted treatments.

A study in BMC Psychology finds that high neuroticism and low conscientiousness, compounded by depression, heighten the risk of TikTok Use Disorder. Amid growing concerns over social media's impact, this research underscores the complex interplay between personality, mental health, and...