Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a ...

From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or ...

Scientists have identified a tiny brain circuit in the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) that keeps alcohol users ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, found the effect occurs in the paraventricular nucleus of ...

Seidl (Finding Rest), founder of the Veritas Creative, a digital media consulting firm, brings his religious convictions to bear on this resonant account of recovering from alcoholism. He opens with ...

Are you struggling with addiction or know someone who is? In this powerful talk, BK Shivani explains how to overcome any addiction by addressing its root cause. Learn how to break free from negative ...