We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have created a single-nucleus RNA-sequencing resource to generate molecular signatures of cell types in five key regions of the human brain ...

Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

While AI models may exhibit addiction-like behaviors, the technology is also proving to be a powerful ally in combating real ...

Baltimore, Maryland (September 27, 2021) — Using advanced genetic technologies to examine the nuclei of individual cells in areas of the human and mouse brain associated with reward and addiction, ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often ...

Addiction is often misunderstood, mislabelled, or missed entirely in the workplace. For the benefit of HR professionals, we hear from Andy Leach, Director of Addiction Services, Promises Healthcare, ...

The isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been tough for most people, but it’s been particularly difficult for people with drug addictions. Last month, the National Center for Health ...

An anti-cocaine vaccine has been used successfully on non-human primates, bringing it one step closer to approval for use in human addiction therapy. The vaccine (dAd5GNE) combines elements of the ...