Ask any smoker who has tried to quit and they’ll tell you it isn’t easy. But a recent study offers a surprising glimmer of ...

Although less harmful than smoking tobacco products, nicotine is still addictive. In a research report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Nida), it explains that it increases levels of dopamine ...

nicotine is still addictive. In a research report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Nida), it explains that it increases levels of dopamine in the brain’s reward circuits, which motivates ...

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle? Explore the latest science behind these conditions.

This overlap in brain function ... by modulating reward circuits in the brain. Early studies indicate potential benefits for reducing alcohol consumption, nicotine cravings, and even opioid ...

Chad Johnson sitting at Brothers K Coffeehouse. The photo of Chad Johnson sitting at the window counter of Brothers K ...

Scientists have uncovered a dedicated brain circuit that distinguishes between direct fear and fear learned by observing others—known as vicarious fear.