Those who grew up when Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pamphlets were common in the school counselor's office are probably familiar with the “gateway drug” theory, which suggests the use of ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that subtle differences in brain structure during late childhood are ...

This past weekend, while I sat at home reviewing a manuscript on the effects of nicotine on the brain, I received a text from a friend asking about a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Court had ...

Credit: Getty Images Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. The Conversation — People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...