Advancements in understanding addiction highlight its genetic and neurobiological roots. Addictive substances impact brain gene expression, but these changes are not permanent and can be…
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A study conducted by the University of Toronto at Unity Health Toronto has shown significant life expectancy benefits for individuals who quit smoking, with effects…
Scientists have developed a handheld sensor for rapid and accurate detection of fentanyl in urine, showing potential for future saliva testing. This innovative device, which…
Researchers at Boston University have identified a peptide, PACAP, in the brain as a key contributor to heavy alcohol drinking. By inhibiting PACAP in the…
A study from the University of Michigan indicates a rise in cannabis use among older Americans, with 12% reporting THC use in the past year…
A Stanford study on mice decision-making reveals that hunger and thirst modulate goals rather than directly influencing choices, highlighting the brain’s role in navigating conflicting…
A groundbreaking study reveals a direct pathway between the brain’s habit-forming basal ganglia and the cerebellum, involved in motor learning. This connection could reshape our…
A new study reveals that Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), traditionally used for treating PTSD and other mental health conditions, shows promise in treating addiction…
A recent study found that physicians reduce prescriptions of opioids and benzodiazepines when notified of a patient’s overdose death, particularly if the notification includes actionable…
Prepackaged pouches of nicotine, flavoring, artificial sweetener and other chemicals are rising in popularity as an alternative to cigarettes. While oral nicotine pouches have fewer…
New research reveals that the addiction attributed to mobile phones is actually due to the social interaction they enable, not the devices themselves. This conclusion,…
A study in Addiction shows that cytisine, a cost-effective smoking cessation aid from Eastern Europe, significantly increases quit rates compared to a placebo and might…
A research review in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the growing concern over cannabis use disorder, exacerbated by increased cannabis potency and usage.…
Recent research reveals nicotine e-cigarettes, alongside medications cytisine and varenicline, as the most effective smoking cessation aids. The study, encompassing over 300 clinical trials, provides…
Research from Washington University shows that smoking shrinks the brain and speeds up brain aging, a process that is irreversible even after quitting. The study,…
Scientists developed a revolutionary organoid model of the dopaminergic system, providing significant insights into Parkinson’s disease and the long-lasting effects of cocaine on the brain.…
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published a study from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, revealing that semaglutide may significantly reduce Alcohol Use…
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered a common brain network in substance use disorders by analyzing data from over 144 studies. This breakthrough,…
New research shows that the “salience network” in the brain is activated by intravenous drug administration but not by oral intake, offering insights into why…
New research has identified a brain chemical that influences how men and women perceive the bitterness of alcohol. This discovery, focusing on the neuropeptide CART,…