The impact of addiction on the brain is both catastrophic and comprehensive. When the brain is damaged by an addicting chemical, its executive functions—including judgment, decision making, and ...

Over 30 national and community organizations join efforts to increase access to evidence-based prevention resources for youth and familiesWASHINGTON, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addiction Policy ...

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures up a vivid mental image and drives behaviour. This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates ...

Today, neurostimulation is used to treat a variety of human disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome. A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his ...

Using cannabis daily reshapes the brain's normal operating state, which persists beyond intoxication and biases the person to ...

Scientists say the findings add to growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs may influence biological systems extending far beyond appetite and blood sugar regulation. AFP GLP-1 medications including Ozempic, ...

One use of cocaine can create changes in brain cells that could linger for 'at least two weeks', new research has suggested.

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study. Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo ...