Mount Sinai researchers have found that a brain region that is implicated extensively in value-based decision-making and craving in people with heroin use disorder—known as the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC)—shows synchronized responses biased toward drug content, […]
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Neuroscientists at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have discovered that the brain uses a dual system for learning through trial and error. This is the first time a second learning system has been […]
The opioid crisis, increasingly driven by synthetic opioids, continues to claim tens of thousands of lives annually in the US alone. Similar crises have arisen all over the western world.This article was originally published on […]
The nicotine industry is constantly innovating, delivering new products to the market—and that keeps public health researchers busy as they work to understand the implications of each new offering.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alcohol’s negative effect on women’s working memory is somewhat mitigated when their estrogen levels are higher, a novel study suggests. The findings imply that phases of the menstrual cycle may influence women’s vulnerability to the […]
Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While clinical observations suggest that social rank plays a crucial role in determining susceptibility to addiction, its neural mechanisms remain […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new gambling study has found that payout information shown on slot machines is misleading and is making players believe they have a higher chance of winning.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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