Neuropsychology and Addiction Sciences are interdisciplinary fields that explore the intricate relationship between the brain, behavior, and substance use disorders. Neuropsychology focuses on understanding how the structure and function of the brain influence cognitive processes and behaviors. It examines how addiction alters neural pathways, particularly those related to reward, motivation, memory, and decision-making.

Recent advancements in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are offering hope for better understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of these debilitating neurodegenerative disorders. In Alzheimer’s research, significant progress has been made in the development of disease-modifying therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid plaques, including FDA-approved drugs like lecanemab and aducanumab.

Neuroimmunology is the study of interactions between the nervous and immune systems, exploring how immune responses influence the central and peripheral nervous systems in health and disease. This interdisciplinary field investigates mechanisms underlying autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of neurons, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, where chronic inflammation plays a role.