Cannabis and tobacco—whether used on their own or together—can affect the brain's structure. A recent study involving ...
How does alcohol change your brain at a genetic level? A new study reveals that alcohol metabolites directly alter epigenetic ...
Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...
Scientists have long known that stress and addiction travel together, but the biological connection between a hard day and a ...
Nicotine addiction remains one of the most persistent public health challenges worldwide, driven by changes in the brain that reinforce repeated use and make quitting extremely difficult. For decades, ...
Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one ...
Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain, potentially opening new doors for ...
Your endless scroll may be costing you more than just your time. New research shows it’s changing the way you think and make decisions. These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, ...