Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as managing the initial withdrawal. Medically managed withdrawal does not restore ...

Post-mortem brain analysis shows decades of alcohol use significantly alter endocannabinoid gene expression in the prefrontal ...

Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions ...

Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

A food diary offers more than simple voyeurism—it tells us about the author’s relationship to time, money, and pleasure. The ...

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Scientists have recreated morphine-like pain relief in mice with a targeted therapy that avoids addiction-linked brain ...

New research shows chronic alcohol use rewires gene activity in human brain regions that control reward and decision-making, ...

A few weeks ago I participated in an hour-long talk show, via Skype. It's called The Agenda with Steve Paiken, and a lot of Canadians watch it. I was a bit nervous that night. Behind me the camera ...

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully ...

Understanding why treatment fails can change how we think about relapse, recovery and the psychology of addiction.