We all know that alcohol is a depressant and messes with our brain. Hangovers are almost a given, as are poor sleep and ...

“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 ...

Addiction is not simply a chronic brain disease and considering it as such can limit treatment options and increase stigma, an extensive research review suggests. After decades of research, Professor ...

The drive to drink for someone with alcohol addiction often transforms from a pursuit of pleasure to a desperate need to escape the profound discomfort of withdrawal. New research has now identified a ...

Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain, is a three-part series hosted by Dr Brian Pennie looking at the impact of addiction on the brain and seeking to explain and destigmatise both behavioural and ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

Dr Stella Vlachou wants to better understand what happens to the brain during addiction and withdrawal from drugs, including nicotine and cannabis. She spoke to Dr Claire O’Connell. What happens to ...

Addiction can be defined as a compulsive, intense demand for a substance, activity, or behaviour that ultimately becomes a habit. Addiction results from the significant changes or dysregulation in ...

A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok or Instagram Reels—may be less sensitive to financial losses and make ...

A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut back on ...