Adolescence is characterized by numerous social, hormonal and physical changes, as well
as a marked increase in risk-taking behaviors. Dual systems models attribute adolescent risk …

Aims To synthesize continuous associations between delayed reward discounting (DRD)
and both addiction severity and quantity–frequency (QF); to examine moderators of these …

We demonstrate through theoretical, empirical, and sociocultural evidence that the concept
of impulsivity fails the basic requirements of a psychological construct and should be …

The nucleus accumbens is a major input structure of the basal ganglia and integrates
information from cortical and limbic structures to mediate goal-directed behaviors. Chronic …

Psychological sciences have identified a wealth of cognitive processes and behavioral
phenomena, yet struggle to produce cumulative knowledge. Progress is hamstrung by …

Early adolescent substance use dramatically increases the risk of lifelong substance use
disorder (SUD). An adolescent sensitive period evolved to allow the development of risk …

Relapse to drug use during abstinence is a defining feature of addiction. During the last
several decades, this clinical scenario has been studied at the preclinical level using classic …

In the young of many mammalian species, including humans, a vigorous and highly
rewarding social activity is abundantly expressed, known as social play behaviour. Social …

Conscientiousness is a personality construct that is a core determinant of health, positive
aging, and human capital. A large body of work has contributed to our understanding of this …

It is well established that poor inhibitory control confers both a vulnerability to, and
maintenance of, addictive behaviors across the substance and behavioral spectrums. By …