Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...

Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stimulant drugs like Ritalin work by "fine-tuning" neuron activity in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for filtering out distractions and helping ...

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Study demonstrates that the Homer1 gene improves focus by reducing “noise” in the prefrontal cortex, with implications for the study of ADHD and other attention disorders. Attention disorders such as ...

Stimulant medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) are dispensed at a rate of 6.1 prescriptions per 100 Americans annually, rising to 24.6 per 100 among boys aged ...

In the postmodern age, the assaults on our prefrontal cortices abound. From the continued influence of violent digital media to environmental neurotoxins to stress and diet, the offenses proliferate.