Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious and complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a strong and often uncontrollable…
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Scientists tested a chemical compound as an antidote for methamphetamine and fentanyl with highly promising results. Credit: Chad Smith/Division of Research/UMD Their method successfully counteracted…
A group of neuroscientists has found brain cells that control the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. When these cells are activated, mice…
Social media addiction is a growing problem in today’s society, with increasing numbers of people becoming reliant on social media platforms for communication, entertainment, and…
This photo represents Cuesta et al.’s demonstration that cocaine exposure increases norepinephrine in the gut facilitating γ-Proteobacteria colonization. This gut microbiota shift toward γ-Proteobacteria leads…
Researchers report the breakthrough discovery of a new vaccine that targets the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl. It can block fentanyl’s ability to enter the brain,…
According to a new study by Harvard and Penn State researchers, lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes may reduce smoking without worsening mental health…
A new study reveals that impairment in a specific brain circuit in people is linked to addiction to cocaine or heroin. Credit: Mount Sinai Health…
The research found that whether participants were given nicotine replacement treatment, varenicline, or cytisine, their alcohol intake dropped after three months. A new study investigates…
Researchers are seeking to address untested hypotheses about the origin of psychedelic compounds in fungi. Credit: University of Plymouth New research examines why some fungi…
The study found that even low doses of alcohol prepared the brain for addiction. How many drinks is too much? According to a recent rodent…
According to the research, the medicinal usage of ketamine has a low risk of addiction. Scientists have demonstrated that ketamine causes just a brief increase in…
Sometimes ignorance is bliss. But blissful ignorance can bring about unnecessary suffering when it comes to drinking. Time to get your facts straight before you…
The research found that a single ethanol dose would create a favorable association with alcohol, leading to addiction. The study found that single-dose ethanol intoxication causes…
The study found that people consumed about 6.5% less wine when they drank from smaller glasses. A new study identifies a simple trick that may…
The legalization of recreational cannabis appears to have caused a 20% average increase in cannabis use frequency. According to a new study published in the…
A parent with alcohol problems can greatly increase your risk of food addiction. According to recent research, your risk of food addiction might be influenced by…
A new study finds that young people (under age 40) face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults. Global Burden of Disease’s new…
The game, QuitBet, allows players to bet on themselves to stop smoking and earn real money. Hennepin Healthcare researchers investigate a smoking cessation game The Hennepin…
Fentanyl is a very potent synthetic opioid that is comparable to morphine but 50 to 100 times stronger. It is a prescribed drug that is…