New research challenges the idea that substance use explains structural brain changes in youth, a theory that underlies ...

The term Witzelsucht (a combination of the German words for 'joke' and 'addiction') was first introduced in 1890 by a German ...

Opioid addiction doesn’t just take a toll on the body—it reshapes the brain itself. A new study reveals that opioid use ...

Research has found that those of us who take a break from social media actually gain more self-confidence along with many ...

“This adds to some emerging evidence that an individual’s brain structure, alongside their unique genetics, environmental exposures, and interactions among these factors, may impact their level of ...

A recent study published in Neuropsychologia has identified specific patterns of brain connectivity that can predict an ...

Addiction is a powerful force that can change the way our brains work, often leading people to lose control over their actions. Among the many substances that exist, some are known to be exceptionally ...

Dec. 30, 2024 — The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to 'pregame' -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according ...

Recent research found that mindfulness meditation reduces gaming cravings by improving brain connections related to ...

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) has announced the 2024 Leading Research Achievements by BBRF grantees, prizewinners, and scientific council members. It includes important studies of ...

Social media addiction can reduce grey matter, shorten attention spans, weaken memory, and distort core cognitive functions, ...

Mindfulness meditation is proving to be a game-changer for reducing gaming cravings by reshaping brain connectivity, ...