First, using an addictive substance causes the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine in the reward network, which ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods are one the most controversial topics impacting food and beverage today. Consumers have a deep distrust of them, and major organisations have suggested that they have led to a ...

Highly processed foods are addictive by the same standards deeming tobacco addictive, a study says. The authors say the label can push forward public health policy, destigmatize obesity, and save ...

Cannabis, screens, drinking, drugs, gaming, food, hookups! We have so many ways to check out. And it’s not always easy to check back in. As a result, addiction is a universal concern these days. When ...

Scientists may have figured out how addictive drugs like cocaine hijack the brain’s reward system to make us ignore basic needs like food or water. In mice, the researchers were able to extensively ...