It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain.It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in the brain and body. The chemical messenger is involved ... can lead to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s but also drug addiction.

Anecdotal reports suggest drugs like Ozempic may curb not just appetite but also impulsive or addictive behaviour, hinting at ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Learning to think more about specific events in the future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows potential as a therapy for alcohol use disorder, a new ...

How many of you have checked out Instagram’s ‘Time Spent’ feature, which tracks how many hours you’ve spent scrolling in a ...

Prof Voon added: "While many people who experience alcohol or drug addiction can, with the right support, control their impulses, for some people, their addiction is so severe that no treatments are ...

Television: It would have been tempting for Dr Brian Pennie to make this film all about his own addiction story but he never ...

Opioid use disorder is associated with more than 350,000 deaths annually worldwide. Guided by the need for an increased ...

As stats show that the drug is on the rise with young people, an addiction expert explains the dangers of prolonged use.