While sex can become compulsive and problematic for some people, there is little research on love as a true addiction.

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process ...

People with narcissistic tendencies or celebrity obsessions often develop unhealthy Instagram habits. Research published in The Journal of Psychology indicates that these patterns are driven by an ...

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring and impulse control, not drug-specific traits.

Digital dopamine loops are changing how Gen Z interacts with social media. Learn how constant scrolling, likes, and ...

From sports betting to prediction markets, gambling has gone digital — and experts say we're not ready for the fallout.

A mouse study highlights the role of acetylcholine in behavioral flexibility, offering new insight into the brain mechanisms involved in addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Rutgers Brain Health Institute supports students through federally funded training grants, scholar programs, and ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

Hard drugs are generally looked at when considering addiction, but there are plenty of foods that the brain can form an even ...

Published in Nature Neuroscience, new research reveals that timing, not repetition, drives associative learning. By showing ...