Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...

Addiction science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, found the effect occurs in the paraventricular nucleus of ...

The Sopranos' creator David Chase is working on a CIA thriller titled 'Project: MKUltra,' which is in development at HBO.

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with substance use disorders (SUD) manage stress, reduce cravings, and lower their risk of ...

We all have one: the person our brain won’t let go of. But what if it’s not love that’s haunting you, just your mind chasing ...

When it comes to the science fiction genre, most movies and television series that fall under the “sci-fi” umbrella fall more into the “fiction” category. They’re the projects that imagine strange and ...

Frank Dillane, starring as a recovering addict in London, elevates this character study, Harris Dickinson’s feature directing debut.

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

HBO, while “not TV,” has been at the forefront of the television landscape for almost 30 years at this point. Much of the love has gone to dramatic television, such as “The Sopranos” and “Game of ...

The set of HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potter series this week welcomed Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Deadline has confirmed ...