In recent years, social media has taken the world by storm. During the 12 years since it’s launch, Facebook – the most popular social media network – has amassed over 1.79 billion active users. Social media websites, such as Facebook, are able to collect huge amounts of personal information about their users. While much of the media coverage […]
Understanding changes in the adolescent brain.
It’s well known that when children enter adolescence, they tend to experience dramatic social and behavioural changes. While these changes are often a natural part of development, this period is also associated with increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders. Furthering our understanding of human brain maturation during adolescence would help us to gain a better picture […]
Carrots and sticks fail to change behavior in cocaine addiction.
Cocaine abuse can have severe, life-threatening effects on those with serious addictions. On top of the severe impact that it can have on individuals who become addicted, cocaine addiction also has significant social and economic repercussions and is recognised as a major public health issue. The majority of approaches to the treatment of cocaine addictions […]
Is sugar addictive? Probably not, say Cambridge neuroscientists.
In recent years, many articles in both scientific journals and the popular press have promoted the idea that people can become addicted to sugar in the same way that they can become addicted to drugs. This idea has already gained tremendous traction in society, as evidenced by an internet search on the topic. Sceptical of […]