Addiction & Recovery

Addiction starts with genetics and the environment, but is triggered by stress

Before her death, Amy Winehouse had cycled in and out of rehab. Many celebrities have done the same, with some having more success than others at staying on the wagon. A neuroscientist explains why traditional therapy often seems to fall short of expectations

Favorite flavors might be programmed in infancy, leading to new research investigating how to rewire our bad dietary habits

In his new book, neuroscientist David Linden explores the biological basis of food, sex and the other things in life that bring us pleasure

The Institute of Medicine reveals a "blueprint" for relieving Americans' pervasive chronic pain

Although the power of positive thinking is clear, little is known about how negative mind-sets affect the success of therapies

Service members returning from combat present a long-term treatment challenge

Recent research finds that our vices can be held back when we use cash instead of credit cards at the grocery store. Christie Nicholson reports

The synthesis of a natural pain reliever could lead to an analgesic without serious side effects.