Researchers found that adolescents with more symptoms of gaming addiction showed lower brain activity in the region involved in decision-making and reward processing; this blunted response to reward ...

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming ...

Study reveals brain biomarkers linked to decision-making and predict addiction risk in teens playing video games.

Dopamine is a powerful signal in the brain, influencing our moods, motivations, movements, and more. The neurotransmitter is ...

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction.

A study of adolescents aged 10-15 found reduced activity in brain regions linked to decision-making and reward processing in those developing gaming addiction symptoms over four years.

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming ...

New research sheds light on how the brain's prefrontal cortex evaluates whether to persist or quit in uncertain situations.

The addiction and disorder crisis in Canada is a pressing issue, and the conventional wisdom surrounding how to solve it is ...

It is important to know that recovery from addiction also relies on neuroplasticity. Changing behavior rewires the brain. What is the brain disease model of addiction? The disease model of ...

Alcohol activates the brain’s reward circuitry, mediated by dopamine, which can drive some people towards increased ...

The study revealed key insights into the variability of responses to drug use, even among individuals with identical ...