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 ...

Workplaces have a crucial role to play in addiction recovery, according to a March 23 report from Fors Marsh. With 1 in 11 U.S. employees living with a substance use disorder — and more than 14 ...

Most people tend to associate grief with death, but we now know that we can experience grief through the loss of anything to which we are attached and is important to us. There is no right or wrong ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences – not from genes that ...

Astrocytic GLUR5 and dopamine D1 signaling. Illustration showing that astrocytically expressed GLUR5 and dopamine D1R and their coupled Ca 2+ signaling triggers the release of astrocytic factors (e.g.

Digital communities have emerged as powerful tools for support and connection in addiction recovery. Online forums, virtual meetings, and mobile apps offer new ways for individuals to navigate their ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

Addiction, a chronic mental health condition, affects millions of Americans, and traditional treatments have often fallen short of providing lasting relief. However, a new class of medications, GLP-1 ...