Addiction
How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits
How alcohol abuse damages decision-making brain circuits Researchers have demonstrated that heavy alcohol use can damage brain circuits critical for decision-making in rats, leading to long-term behavioral issues. The study found that even after a monthslong withdrawal period, rats exposed to high amounts of alcohol exhibited poor decision-making during a complex task. The researchers linked […]
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Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships Pornography use has been linked to lasting harm to the brain and relationships, including reduced gray matter in the reward system, desensitization, and increased cravings for more extreme content. Research suggests that problematic pornography use […]
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