“I don’t understand why he just can’t stop abusing alcohol.” Turns out that addiction is a whole lot more complicated than just saying “no.” Although the stigma of addiction as a moral failing ...

At 17, he started his long journey through addiction treatment units. Now 22, he has been treated numerous times in the ...

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...

Scientists identify the protein DeltaFosB as the "master switch" that rewires the brain's memory and reward circuits, driving chronic cocaine addiction and relapse.

Cocaine addiction isn’t simply a failure of willpower — it’s the result of lasting biological changes in the brain.

I don’t drink anymore. I don’t smoke anymore.” He might have shrugged it off, but reports accumulated in his clinic and ...

Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of ...

A mouse study highlights the role of acetylcholine in behavioral flexibility, offering new insight into the brain mechanisms involved in addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Rutgers Brain Health Institute supports students through federally funded training grants, scholar programs, and ...

America's always-on smartphone culture is quietly reshaping the brain's ability to remember even the simplest details. The terrifying ...

GLP-1 medications may quiet the brain signals behind addiction, reducing substance use disorders and overdose risk across ...

Dealing with a sudden back injury or a stiff neck can be incredibly painful, often making it difficult to perform basic daily ...