It is known that addiction changes the circuitry of the brain in ways that make it increasingly difficult for people to regulate the allure of an intense chemical rush of reward. In response to ...

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Figure 1: Drug addiction as a disease of the brain. Chronic exposure to drugs of abuse is required for drug addiction, and its expression involves complex interactions between biological and ...

A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those ... and resilience for substance use and addiction," said Nora Volkow M.D., director ...

Meditation, particularly mindfulness-based practices, has been extensively studied for its role in treating addiction. By promoting awareness, emotional regulation, and changes in brain function, ...

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Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. With drug addiction, you can’t resist the urge to use them. If you’re worried that you or a loved one may have an addiction ...

It is known that addiction changes the circuitry of the brain in ways that make it increasingly difficult for people to regulate the allure of an intense chemical rush of reward. In response to ...

Addiction is more than just a habit—it’s a powerful force that rewires the brain, making it increasingly difficult to break free. Behavioral scientist Dr. Gino Collura joined ...