On 10th November, the Society for Neuroscience, in partnership with the Waletzky Award Prize Fund and the Waletzky family, presented the Jacob P. Waletzky award to co-recipients Dr Karen Ersche, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge, and Dr Garret Stuber, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ersche […]
Cambridge collaboration points to novel effects of naltrexone in alcohol dependence
Problematic alcohol use places a heavy burden on affected individuals, healthcare systems and society at large. While many of us consume alcohol recreationally, some at-risk individuals will suffer with chronic, relapsing alcohol dependence (AD). Those with AD struggle with binge drinking, and the repeated consumption of alcohol leads to greater tolerance and debilitating withdrawal during […]
Understanding the neural mechanisms of Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Compulsive Sexual behaviour (CSB), often referred to as sexual addiction, is a relatively common psychiatric condition that affects around 3-6% of the population. The condition is characterised by craving, impulsive behaviour, and social and occupational impairment related to sexual desire. CSB can have significant mental and physical health consequences, butresearch specifically focusing on CSB is relatively sparse. A group […]
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 […]