Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While clinical observations suggest that social rank plays a crucial role in determining ...

In A Nutshell A new study tracking 8,000+ American pre-teens found that addiction-like screen behaviors at ages 11-12 were ...

Everyday human behavior is guided and shaped by the search for rewards. This includes eating tasty meals, drinking something refreshing, sexual activity and nurturing children. Many of these behaviors ...

Researchers find that a common glaucoma drug, acetazolamide, can reverse brain changes and prevent relapse in opioid use disorder.

Scientists have recreated morphine-like pain relief in mice with a targeted therapy that avoids addiction-linked brain ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have ...

SKNY-1 was previously shown to achieve up to 30% weight loss, reverse nicotine craving, and preserve muscle mass in an animal model-and is designed to avoid the CNS side effects that halted earlier ...

Trump administration details a new addiction initiative led by HHS secretary Kennedy emphasizing faith-based groups, tough ...