Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in activities because they are inherently enjoyable or fulfilling, not because of external rewards or pressures. It’s the internal drive that leads us to pursue ...

Teenagers with suspected substance use problems say they turn to drugs because of a crushing need to relax and escape worries, according to research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease ...

Students have access to a wide range of substance abuse resources that include educational opportunities, skill development and intervention support, accompanied by regular programming promoting a ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

Karla Kaun receives funding from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Many people are ...

Cathy Humphreys receives funding from the Australian Research Council, ANROWS and funding from community organisation grants for specific projects. Margaret Kertesz receives funding from the ...

Substance use by adolescents may prove valuable in identifying the presence of underlying disorders, a new study suggests. By Matt Richtel Teenagers who use cannabis, alcohol and nicotine are more ...