Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

Addiction is often debated as either a disease or a choice, but in reality, it involves elements of both. Many people first ...

“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 ...

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.

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring ...

Amid mounting lawsuits against social media companies and mental health concerns, the question remains: Is social media addiction real?

Recent court rulings holding social media platforms liable for harm highlight growing concerns about their impact on children ...

AI prediction loops exploit uncertainty, deepen dopamine dependence, and reshape anticipation, decisions, and control ...

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