In this model, impulsivity provides strong parallels with addiction—with links to a specific behavior (cocaine self-administration) and to changes in signaling of a neurotransmitter (dopamine).

A class of drugs commonly used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is pushing people into risky sexual behavior. Patients taking dopamine agonists say ...

Findings could lead to new treatments for dopamine transporter-related disorders and addiction to drugs such as cocaine, ...

Researchers identified how a brain circuit involving dopamine and GLP-1 receptor impact palatability and hedonic eating.

Substances that increase dopamine levels include drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines, but these can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. How can dopamine levels be ...

Dopamine-receptor agonists, used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome, have been linked to impulse-control disorders like hypersexuality and compulsive gambling. Studies highlight ...