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Tackling the Opioid Crisis by Understanding Trauma

As Zachary Pennington watched friends and family grapple with substance dependency and anxiety disorders, he knew he wanted to find a way to help.

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The Workings of the Adolescent Brain

Teens are wired to learn — but this same wiring makes them vulnerable to addiction. Learn more in this video featuring neuroscientist Frances Jensen.

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Briefing: Understanding Vulnerability to Opioid Addiction

Opioids have become a topic of great interest on Capitol Hill as addiction and overdose rates continue to increase across the country.

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The Neuroscience of Gaming, Part III: When Gaming Goes Too Far

Psychologist Mark Griffiths discusses how, for a small minority of people, gaming can progress to an addiction.

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New discovery explains why binge drinking leads to alcohol dependence and suggests new treatments

This week at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago announced a new finding that provides a fresh answer to this persistent question that plagues people addicted to alcohol.

The Chemistry of Addiction

This video from the American Chemical Society takes a look at the chemistry behind addiction.

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Gambling Addiction and the Brain

For most people, gambling is a recreational activity. But for a significant minority, it progresses to a serious problem.

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Can Brain Science Help Promote Good Health?

Can imaging tell us if scary labels on cigarette packages prompt smokers to quit? Researchers look for signs that might track how persuasive psychological and social interventions will be.

The Dana Foundation

Yasmin Hurd: Marijuana and the Young Brain

A neuroscientist reveals the surprising — and far-reaching — effects of marijuana on the developing brain.

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What causes drug withdrawal?

When you suddenly stop taking a drug that you've regularly consumed, it's hard for the body to adjust, resulting in the unpleasant symptoms of drug withdrawal.

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Addiction: Can the Brain Control Our Uncontrollable Urges?

Three neuroscientists discuss how addiction is a disease of the brain, as well as prospects for improved pharmacological treatments.

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Creativity, Madness and Drugs

Would we have Poe’s Raven today if the tormented author had taken lithium to suppress his bipolar illness?

Addiction

What does 'addiction' mean? Explore how researchers understand addiction and find out the science behind it.

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