The neuroscience behind the sunk cost effect
Research
A Stanford Medicine study reveals the biochemical basis for why we overvalue items and experiences we’ve heavily invested in.
Teen video game addiction is rising – here’s what families should know
Analysis & Insights
Excessive gaming disrupts teens’ sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford’s Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits.
Five things to know about youth nicotine use
Analysis & Insights
A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children.
The ancient origins of the addiction-prone mind – and what it means for us today
Research
Stanford Medicine researchers explore how our evolutionarily designed reward-seeking brain can be hijacked by addiction, and discuss strategies for prevention and treatment.
A 24-hour phone-free challenge to fight digital addiction
Tips & Takeaways
Anna Lembke, an addiction expert at Stanford Medicine, says these steps can help you reset reward pathways and break free of your device.
New compound supercharges naloxone
Research
Researchers combed through billions of compounds to find one that could enhance naloxone’s ability to fend off more potent opioids, with promising results.
Myelination may drive drug addiction
Research
Research in mice has found that the process of adaptive myelination, which helps the brain learn new skills, can also promote addiction to opioids.