How America Got Hooked: From Celsius and Zyn to Gambling and Oil
A look at the science and culture of addiction across energy drinks, nicotine pouches, weather apps, kratom, gambling, and oil.
Aug 27, 20261 views
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Quitting Alcohol May Rewire the Brain, Raising Relapse Risk, New Study Finds
Research in mice shows that abstinence alters stress-related brain circuits, more than doubling activity linked to compulsive drinking—and potentially paving the way for relapse prediction.
Aug 23, 20262 views