News tagged with addicted individuals


Addiction as a disorder of decision-making

New research shows that craving drugs such as nicotine can be visualized in specific regions of the brain that are implicated in determining the value of actions, in planning actions and in motivation. Dr. Alain Dagher, from ...

Neuroscience created 15 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mental fatigue impairs midbrain function in cocaine-addicted individuals, researchers find

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have revealed a new connection between drug addiction and a distinct part of the brain that may govern ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Modest weight loss can have lasting health benefits, research shows

Overweight and obese individuals can achieve a decade's worth of important health benefits by losing just 20 pounds, even if they regain the weight later that decade, according to research presented at the American Psychological ...

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Snacking and BMI linked to double effect of brain activity and self-control

Snack consumption and BMI are linked to both brain activity and self-control, new research has found.

Neuroscience created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Does food act physiologically like a 'drug of choice' for some?

Variety is considered the "spice of life," but does today's unprecedented level of dietary variety help explain skyrocketing rates of obesity? Some researchers think it might.

Health created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0