Individuals with thicker insulae and higher caudate gray matter volumes administered more cocaine, with women self-administering more than men. Results suggest links between brain structure and compulsive drug use behaviors.
Read moreDetailsThe use of diabetes drugs semaglutide and liraglutide was associated with fewer hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder compared to approved treatments, suggesting these medications may have potential benefits for managing alcohol-related health issues.
Read moreDetailsShort video addiction is linked to increased brain activity and structural changes in reward and emotional regulation areas, driven by dispositional envy and genetic factors, according to new research.
Read moreDetailsMen with hypersexual disorder exhibit higher levels of emotional instability, impulsivity, social withdrawal, and interpersonal difficulties compared to men without the condition.
Read moreDetailsMen, younger people, and sexual minorities are more likely to worry about compulsive sexual behaviors, with concerns differing by gender, religion, and behavior type
Read moreDetailsA recent study found that early teens who spend more time on social media, texting, or video chatting are more likely to experiment with alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis.
Read moreDetailsResearchers found increased thalamus-insula connectivity in individuals with alcohol use disorder during unpredictable threats, linked to higher alcohol intake. This suggests heightened threat reactivity may drive excessive drinking.
Read moreDetailsA new study has uncovered a critical molecular mechanism behind alcohol's effects on the brain. Researchers found that a previously uncharacterized protein, TMEM132B, amplifies alcohol's influence on GABAA receptors.
Read moreDetailsAlzheimer’s disease and alcohol use disorder share similar gene expression changes, including increased inflammation, disrupted brain signaling, and vascular damage, suggesting alcohol use may worsen or accelerate Alzheimer’s progression through shared molecular mechanisms.
Read moreDetailsCompulsive shopping stems from impaired executive function, according to new research.
Read moreDetailsA new study shows impulsivity, especially traits like distraction, lack of planning, and emotional reactivity, increases the risk of problematic pornography use. Younger individuals and men are more affected
Read moreDetailsRecent research found that mindfulness meditation reduces gaming cravings by improving brain connections related to self-control and reward processing, while also lowering sensitivity to gaming cues and stabilizing neurotransmitter activity linked to addiction.
Read moreDetailsSpecific brain connectivity patterns predict online shopping addiction. Stronger control network connections increased addiction risk, while stronger emotion regulation connections reduced it, with impulsivity playing a key role in influencing these behaviors.
Read moreDetailsRecent research found that intensified behaviors, such as binge-watching and escalating time spent viewing (quantitative tolerance), are closely linked to difficulties in controlling consumption, highlighting key patterns associated with problematic pornography use.
Read moreDetailsMental fatigue weakens self-control and intensifies the appeal of rewards, increasing indulgence. These findings highlight how stress and exhaustion fuel unhealthy behaviors, offering insights for managing addiction and promoting better decision-making.
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