Articles tagged with addiction treatment

• Chemical Systems React Differently in Brains of Cocaine Addicts, Study Finds

  Researchers have discovered a chemical system in the brain that reacts differently in cocaine addicts' brains, which could help develop new treatment methods. more...

• Ritalin May Help Treat Cocaine Dependency

  The active ingredient in the ADHD medication Ritalin may help cocaine-dependent adults better manage their impulse control. more...

• New Insights into Mechanism of Cocaine Addiction

  A new study offers new insight into the mechanism behind cocaines addictiveness. more...

• Hunger-Regulating Hormone Could Limit Cocaine Cravings

  New research finds that blocking a hormone related to hunger regulation may be able to limit cocaine cravings in addicted people. more...

• Disconnect Between Brain and Behavior Found in Cocaine Addiction

  New research shows that parts of the brain involved in monitoring behaviors and emotions show different levels of activity in cocaine users, which suggests that treatments aimed at improving these functions could help treat addiction. more...