The impact of addiction on the brain is both catastrophic and comprehensive. When the brain is damaged by an addicting chemical, its executive functions—including judgment, decision making, and ...
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Heroin addiction linked to a "locally hyperactive but globally disconnected" brain state during creative tasks
A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that chronic heroin addiction impairs the neural networks responsible for creative thinking. The findings indicate that the brains ...
Imagine that you can be two different people. That's not such an absurd idea. It's been around in psychoanalysis (starting with Freud) for over a century, and even contemporary cognitive science and ...
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Inside the brain of a gambling addict
In the last few years, mobile sports betting has exploded, turning the world into a kind of 24-hour casino. Anyone can place bets on anything at any time from the phone in their pocket.For most people ...
Spread the loveThe rise of social media has coincided with a troubling increase in mental health issues among adolescents. Recent insights from neuroscience reveal that the developing teenage brain, ...
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