The cerebellum ("little brain") is tucked underneath the basal ganglia; it sits in the back of the skull below the cerebrum. Source: CLIPAREA l Custom media/Shutterstock Neuroscientists have unearthed ...

While the dangers of mind-altering drugs come from their health consequences, the most striking aspect of drug abuse is its ability to control behavior: The drug acts on motivational brain mechanisms, ...

The session explored how long-term use of substances affects thinking, behaviour, and everyday decision-making and why ...

Ketamine, also known as Special K or Super K, is a short-acting anesthetic drug with hallucinogenic effects. It can change how you perceive sights and sounds, make you feel like you’re not in control, ...

A fellow CEO told me recently he had some young team members who stopped performing at work. They didn’t meet their numbers, quit on their goals, and even left a bit early each day. It felt like they ...

Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach designed to help people find the motivation to make a positive behavior change. This client-centered approach is particularly effective for people ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Motivational speaker and author Rob Ekno knows what it's like to struggle with the mental impact of addiction, he spent years struggling with addiction to alcohol and drugs.