A hit of nicotine brings about a surge of endorphins and dopamine, which induces a temporary feeling of relaxation, stress relief and pain reduction. It’s this pathway that lures us into the addiction ...

People who are trying to quit smoking frequently use nicotine patches as a commonly sought-after help because they assist in alleviating withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is delivered into the ...

1 Department of Neurology, First People's Hospital of Tianshui, Tianshui, Gansu, China 2 First Clinical Medical School, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China Parkinson’s disease ...

Sadie has spent years hiding her problem from her family. In her day job, she works as a purchasing agent for a scientific firm, which requires placing large orders for everything from chemical ...

M ethadone is “the best tool we have” to fight opioid addiction, says Ashish Thakrar, a doctor at the University of Pennsylvania’s school of medicine. Yet many of his patients are unable to ...

Asheville, North Carolina — Katy Paige Rosenberg, a freshman at the University of North Carolina Asheville, recently realized what too much scrolling on her phone was doing to her. She estimates ...

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.

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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In the complex landscape of public health challenges, substance use disorders stand as a testament to the intricate relationship between the brain and behaviour. As Brain Awareness Week (March 10 ...

Craig Conover is revealing the "aha" moment he realized he needed to quit drinking. After finally telling longtime BFF Austen Kroll that he had been privately battling alcohol addiction, the ...