Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and ...
GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the ...
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A doctor may prescribe opioid medications to manage pain after surgery or traumatic injury. They may also prescribe them for longer than several weeks to manage chronic conditions, such as ...
Opioid medications treat pain associated with surgery, cancer, chronic illness, and traumatic injury. The short-term effects of taking opioids are well-studied, but the long-term effects are less ...
Although some studies have revealed the association between bullying victimization and internet addiction in adolescents, the mediating and moderating factors between the two need to be further ...
The problematic use of social media has emerged as a significant challenge confronting contemporary college student populations, raising concerns about its harm to psychological well-being. Although ...
What are the hidden dangers of a Pornography Addiction? This episode of Human Buddy explores the implications and effects of ...
Xanax, generic name Alprazolam, can be used to treat short-term anxiety, but due to its highly addictive nature is not recommended for long-term use. Its effects kick in relatively quickly, about one ...
Like narcissism, addiction is an impairment. Substance abuse preys on one’s low self-esteem and some may be genetically predisposed. In 2008 the American Psychological Association described studies ...