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5-Min Science: Brain Structural Differences Precede Substance Use

Children who later initiated substance use had larger brains overall, including greater whole brain volume, larger cortical surface area, and bigger subcortical structures.

Psychopharmacology

Jul 1014 min read

Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

BioSource Faculty

Dec 10, 202417 min read

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction

The Scott-Kaiser modification of the Peniston Protocol plus rehabilitation for substance use disorder has achieved a rating of probably effi

BioSource Faculty

Nov 7, 202417 min read

Dopamine's Role in Neurofeedback

Dopamine's Role in Neurofeedback

Dopamine's Role in Neurofeedback

Dopamine is a critical neurotransmitter in the brain, with profound roles in modulating mood, attention, motivation, and movement.

BioSource Faculty

Sep 14, 202414 min read

Debunking the "Addictive Personality"

Debunking the "Addictive Personality"

Debunking the "Addictive Personality"

Research indicates that no single personality type is predisposed to addiction.

BioSource Faculty

Sep 8, 202412 min read

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