Summary: A pilot neuroimaging study from Anglia Ruskin University reveals that music therapy directly modulates brain wave dynamics linked to emotional regulation and craving suppression in individuals recovering from drug…
Tag: Addiction
Mitochondria in the Brain’s Reward Hub Drive Nicotine Dependence
Summary: Supported by a $943,000 NIH grant, neuroscientists at the University of Central Florida are investigating how nicotine alters neuronal mitochondria within the nucleus accumbens. By examining the subcellular mechanisms…
Brain Activity Predicts Risky Choices Half a Second Before They Are Made
Summary: By recording directly from electrodes implanted in the human orbitofrontal cortex, neuroscientists discovered two neighboring circuits locked in a millisecond-by-millisecond “tug-of-war” between taking a risk and playing it safe.…
Oral Ozempic Cuts Heavy Drinking and Cravings
Summary: In a clinical trial, oral semaglutide was found to significantly reduce heavy drinking days, daily cravings, and alcohol-related problems in adults with moderate-to-severe Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Evaluating 50…
Salt-Nicotine E-Cigarettes Triple Smoking Cessation Odds
Summary: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial reveals that switching to pod-based salt-nicotine electronic cigarettes significantly boosts the odds of quitting traditional smoking while dramatically reducing exposure to harmful, tobacco-related toxins. The…
Combining Cannabis and Tobacco Triples Psychosis Risk
Summary: A multi-site study reveals that combining cannabis and tobacco, a trend known as “co-use”, significantly increases the long-term risk of developing full psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. The study tracked…
Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found
Summary: Why does a stressful day at work make a drink feel like a necessity rather than a choice? Researchers have mapped a previously unknown “direct line” in the brain…
Can you really be addicted to food? Researchers are uncovering convincing similarities to drug addiction
People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could…
