Alcohol is one of the most consumed substances worldwide, often associated with relaxation and socialising. But beyond the "buzz," its effects on the brain are far more complex and significant. From ...

Addiction is often debated as either a disease or a choice, but in reality, it involves elements of both. Many people first partake in addictive activities by choice, whether out of curiosity, social ...

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision making, new research shows. And how craving affects a decision can depend on what's at stake. The ...

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 disorder as of ...

Psychedelic medicine reached an important turning point this week. The U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services announced a partnership to accelerate research on psychedelic ...

I’ve generally felt critical of the “disease” label for addiction. But having read your many comments and looked up some recent literature, I can now give it its due. Psychiatrists – because they are ...

Doing more than one thing at once, especially on screens, can become addictive, which harms the functioning of our brain and nervous system.

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