New treatments for cocaine use disorder (CocUD) require an understanding of the underlying neurobiology. Here, the authors show opposing effects of ZEB1 in CocUD and highlight disrupted synaptic ...

“My entire culture has been alcohol. My entire life,” Bair said in a candid interview with 13News as he traced the arc of addiction that nearly destroyed him. Bair recalled the moment when he first ...

Beloved actor Erik Thomson has bravely opened up for the first time about his decades-long struggle with addiction in a raw interview. The 57-year-old actor, best known for his role as Dave Rafter ...

We need more research to know exactly how exercise affects addiction. But studies show it might: Ease withdrawal. Regular exercise can lessen anxiety, depression, and stress. These are common ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hypersexuality are linked but it's still unclear how ADHD affects sexual behavior. ADHD is characterized by restlessness, impulsivity, and ...

An important first step in addressing addiction is to recognize and accept how alcohol and substance use is impacting your life. But if you’re in denial about whether your alcohol and substance ...

Former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen has opened up about his battle with a drug addiction that almost killed him, as he prepares to make bombshell return to rugby league. Once a prodigious ...

Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain, is a three-part series hosted by Dr Brian Pennie looking at the impact of addiction on the brain and seeking to explain and destigmatise both behavioural ...

Vaping continues to be a huge issue for parents of young children across the world, with more and more teenagers falling ill after becoming addicted to the electronic cigarettes. While they may ...

About a year ago, I'd had enough. I felt as if my phone was in control. Any time I'd hear that chime or feel that vibration, I felt compelled to pick up the Pixel 9 Pro and see who or what was ...

A HSE addiction counsellor has been found guilty of being the getaway driver for “violent and abusive thug” Brian McHugh after he murdered Lisa Thompson by strangling her with a blind cord and ...

A HSE addiction counsellor has been found guilty of being the get-away driver for "violent and abusive thug" Brian McHugh after he murdered Lisa Thompson by strangling her with a blind cord and ...