Mental Health Blog

Many people wonder: “If I (or my loved one) really want to stop drinking alcohol, why do alcohol cravings still feel so powerful – and especially after detox?” Cravings and relapse are not just about willpower. They are closely linked to changes in specific brain circuits that have been shaped by alcohol, stress, and learning over time.​ Researchers like Seo and Sinha and colleagues have brought together brain‑scan studies from around the world to show that repeated heavy dr