Methamphetamine addiction has long been framed as a story of dopamine gone haywire, with the drug flooding the brain’s reward ...

A new study published in the journal Science Signaling has found that an immune system protein plays a central role in the ...

Dopamine is a fascinating neurotransmitter responsible for allowing people to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. However, this neurotransmitter often takes center stage in discussions about ...

University of Florida neuroscientists have made a mechanistic discovery that paves the way to test immune-modulating ...

In the nearly two-hour-long episode, Lembke warned that with technology comes a new wave of addiction. While natural rewards ...

Addiction is where someone has little or zero control over doing, taking or using something to a potentially harmful point. The most common addictions are that of drugs, alcohol, and nicotine. However ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

Most parents battle with their kids over screen time and junk food consumption. A new report on NPR dials in on how dopamine plays an impactful role in what our kids desire. Anti-dopamine parenting ...

Scientists have made a major advance in untangling the brain circuits that lead to the powerful addictive effects of heroin, a study in the open-access journal eLife reports. The discovery could lead ...

One second, we’re focusing on work, and the next, we find ourselves commenting on a social media post or laughing at a cat video. I sometimes feel like I have to treat myself like a lab rat to keep my ...

Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to ...

Addiction expert Dr. Drew warns that trendy "Dry January" and "dopamine detox" resets may signal deeper addiction issues.