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Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

Study finds some evidence of a positive link between early life anxiety and later alcohol use disorder. However, there was no consistent link between anxiety in childhood and drinking frequency or binge drinking.... Read More...

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Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

Optogenetic inactivation of CRF neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala decreases escalation of alcohol consumption and intensity of withdrawal in rodent models of alcoholism. The findings suggest a potential target for treating excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder.... Read More...

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NIH Study of Brain Energy Patterns Provides New Insights into Alcohol Effects

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Neuroimaging research from NIH/NIAAA provides a new method to characterize how brain activity relates to glucose consumption, which could help us understand how alcohol and other substances and activities affect our brains.... Read More...

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Is Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your Age

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2019

Researchers report younger people are more likely to die from alcohol consumption, where as older people are more likely to see health benefits from moderate drinking.... Read More...

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Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.... Read More...

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Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the BNST that senses the negative effects of alcohol and modulates the urge to drink. The study reports that when this mechanism doesn't function correctly, we lose the ability to recognize that we have had enough to drink. ... Read More...

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Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have identified biomarkers in the blood which can help determine the severity of a person's pain level. The findings could help doctors to accurately measure pain and stem the opioid crisis.... Read More...

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Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

A new study reports relapse dreams are more common in those with severe clinical histories of addiction. Researchers say the frequency of these relapse dreams decrease as the brain and body adapt to abstinence. ... Read More...

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Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2019

A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.... Read More...

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This Is a Neuron on Nicotine

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells. ... Read More...

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Cannabis Use Disorder More Prevalent in Conservative States

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers report young adults who live in states with liberal policies are more likely to have used cannabis within the last year than those living in more conservative states. However, the rate of cannabis use disorder is increased in states with more conservative policies.... Read More...

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Erasing Memories Associated with Cocaine Use Reduces Drug Seeking Behavior

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Disrupting memories associated with environmental cues significantly reduces cocaine seeking behaviors in rat models of addiction, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings

NIH Study of Brain Energy Patterns Provides New Insights into Alcohol Effects

Is Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your Age

Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Breakthrough in Developing Blood Test for Pain

Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates

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Erasing Memories Associated with Cocaine Use Reduces Drug Seeking Behavior