The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study ...

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...

A study highlights distinct brain activity patterns in boys and girls with familial substance use disorders, indicating predisposed addiction risks. Published in Nature Mental Health, findings suggest ...

A large-scale analysis of nearly 1,900 children found that those with a family history of substance use disorder show early ...

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

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine.

Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths ...

How strongly does our metabolism influence thinking? This question has been examined by Dr. Philipp Haueis, a philosopher of ...

Our brain's reward system processes and reinforces pleasurable experiences, motivating us to seek out and engage in rewarding ...

This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series titled “New Challenges for Health Care.” The series of articles focuses on emerging issues that are facing decision makers at provider ...

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviours in mice, even when natural ...