In that book, a New York Times bestseller released in 2021, she raised alarms about a new epidemic that is reshaping modern ...

Dopamine is a powerful signal in the brain, influencing our moods, motivations, movements, and more. The neurotransmitter is ...

leading to what some term 'dopamine addiction.' A 2021 review highlights that dopamine plays a role, either directly or indirectly, in nearly every function of the Central Nervous System (CNS ...

Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction?

Because substances of abuse act directly on the reward center of the brain to deliver their high—this involves speedy and intense release of the neurotransmitter dopamine—addiction can be seen ...

"In addition to their involvement in our everyday behavior, dopamine and serotonin are implicated in a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders: addiction, autism, depression ...

A self-declared addict of the social media website X has begged for forgiveness after he harassed a female police chief ...

Gambling and cocaine use, while seemingly distinct activities, share striking similarities in how they affect brain function, ...

A British man who became a compulsive gambler and shopper after he was prescribed a medication for restless leg syndrome has received a £70,000 ($88,000) settlement from his doctor, his lawyers said ...