Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific "anti-reward" brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal-driving ...

Addiction decreases the brain’s ability to experience natural, healthy pleasure, driving increased cravings and compulsive substance use. But can this brain deficit be healed? New research from my lab ...

A study has found that obesity treatments in the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) class, such as ‘Wegovy,’ may slow the rate of alcohol absorption. This effect could reduce intoxication and decrease ...

Understanding why we overeat unhealthy foods has been a long-standing mystery. And while we recognize that food acts as a strong reinforcer that guides our food decisions, the precise circuitry in our ...

Our brain goes on an incredible biological journey when Cupid's arrow strikes. A flood of chemical changes occur, from dopamine surges to chemicals that shut down the perception of anger, fear and ...