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

The finding could lead to new treatments for alcohol dependence and anxiety disorders.

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

Dr Daniel Amen cited brain scans that prove long-term cannabis smoking can cause issues relating to attention, memory, mood ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

Certainly, cravings can get the best of us and in some cases too much of what we crave can result in some unhealthy outcomes.

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...

“I don’t understand why he just can’t stop abusing alcohol.” Turns out that addiction is a whole lot more complicated than just saying “no.” Although the stigma of addiction as a moral failing ...

Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.