From Drugs to Addictive Behavior 

Transforming Lives with Innovative Neuroscience Research


A multidisciplinary team of experts to investigate the old and new addictive behaviors in society.


Latest Podcasts

Social Media Trends in Japan & East Asia

Guest: Morio Aki M.D.,PhD, Qi Dai PhD, Halwazakia, MD

Kendo and mental health

Guest: Hironobu Fujiwara M.D., Ph.D

Psychology and psychopathology of new addictions

Guest: Professor Gianluca Esposito

What are we working on

Underlying Mechanisms

Our research focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms guiding substance use disorders in society and sport environments.

Social Behavior 

We are also interested in social behavior and its role in neuropsychiatric disorders linked to new addictions and other psychopathologies 

Multidisciplinary Approach 

We employ a multidisciplinary approach using a variety of strategies from behavior to direct intervention 

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