One result is impaired judgment, decision-making, and impulse control, a hallmark of addiction. Neuroscience research supports the idea that addiction is a habit that becomes quickly and deeply ...

Advances in neuroscience continue to fuel a rapid revolution of our fundamental understanding of the nature of drug abuse and addiction. More importantly, these advances are also changing our ...

If addiction isn't a disease, what is it? Neuroscience research supports the idea that addiction is a habit that becomes quickly and deeply entrenched and self-perpetuating, rapidly rewiring the ...

Dr. Kalivas, Distinguished University Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, has transformed our understanding of addiction neuroscience through his pioneering work on the ...

By understanding the neuroscience behind gambling addiction and recovery, we can approach rehabilitation with optimism and a deeper appreciation for the brain’s remarkable potential to heal.