Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

A food diary offers more than simple voyeurism—it tells us about the author’s relationship to time, money, and pleasure. The ...

New research shows chronic alcohol use rewires gene activity in human brain regions that control reward and decision-making, ...

Post-mortem brain analysis shows decades of alcohol use significantly alter endocannabinoid gene expression in the prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens. Increased CB1, reduced CB2, altered GPR55 ...

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully ...

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as ...

Drinking alcohol impacts everyone a little differently. Musculature, water, genes, tobacco use, and other factors change an individual's risk equation. Here's how alcohol affects a person's body, from ...

New research suggests that the path to alcohol dependence may differ depending on when the condition begins. A study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence identifies distinct roles for genetic ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.View full ...

That innocent-looking donut might be triggering more powerful brain responses than the vodka it’s sometimes paired with. While society readily acknowledges alcohol’s addictive potential, we still ...

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...