This happens because these videos are designed to keep you hooked, giving you small doses of instant pleasure every time you scroll. A study found that brain areas linked to dopamine, such as the ...

A plan backed by President Trump could force far more unhoused Americans into long-term treatment for addiction and mental illness. Experts fear people who aren't dangerous could be swept up.

Summit BHC ("Summit"), a leading provider of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health and addiction treatment services, today announced the appointment of Brian Walton as the company’s Executive ...

Within the brain, chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine regulate mood, emotions and many physiological and behavioral processes. Their imbalance can contribute to anxiety, ...

A new study highlights how the brain learns to keep alcohol addiction going, not for pleasure but to escape withdrawal stress.

Summary: A new five-year study explores how dopamine may drive changes in brain myelin during social isolation. Researchers ...