Addiction, eating disorders, and self-harm.These are not merely issues of disordered lifestyle habits or personal preferences ...

Alcohol, opioids, nicotine, cocaine and other addictive substances are known to influence the brain's reward system, the ...

These drugs are changing how we think about the brain's reward system. They may also open new treatment options for obesity, ...

People who struggle with severe internet addiction might experience long-term changes in how their bodies process stress. A ...

Vaping products are becoming smarter—and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now reward users with cryptocurrency and other incentives tied to vaping behavior.

A new study is challenging one of neuroscience’s most enduring ideas: that the brain’s reward system exists to make us feel good. Instead, researchers argue that it is built to optimize energy.

Addiction is a disorder of the brain’s reward pathway mediated by dopamine and other neurotransmitters. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a primary chronic disease ...

Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and decision-making, according to a study led by researchers at the Institute ...

Harold Lewis has been fighting drug addiction for years, but only recently started thinking recovery could be fun. The 59-year-old former cook earned small prizes — candy, gum, gift cards, sunglasses ...