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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk

A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers delved into the substance use habits of 53,843 US adults between 2020 and 2022.

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·August 22, 2023·4 min read

Sound Waves Could Be A Novel Tactic in Battling Cocaine Addiction

Researchers are launching a pioneering study using low-intensity focused ultrasound to address cocaine addiction by targeting the insula region of the brain. This noninvasive technique aims to reprogram brain cells to diminish cocaine cravings.

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·July 26, 2023·7 min read

Glutamate Receptor Activation: A Potential Cure for Opioid Addiction?

Scientists discovered a potential new weapon in the battle against opioid use disorder (OUD), a condition that affects over two million people in the U.S. alone. The drug, ADX106772, acts on metabotropic glutamate 2 receptors in the brain, leading to a reduction in oxycodone intake and drug-seeking behavior in an animal model.

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·June 15, 2023·6 min read

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

A new study sheds light on the strong link between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions, indicating a much higher risk than previously thought. The research, based on data from over six million Danes, reveals that individuals with cannabis use disorder have almost double the risk of developing depression and two to three times higher risk of bipolar disorder.

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·June 8, 2023·5 min read

Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Semaglutide, or Ozempic, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also be effective in treating alcohol dependence. The drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and overall alcohol intake in rats by more than half.

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·May 30, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Addiction Risk: Genetic Test Could Shape Future Prevention Strategies

A new study hints at the potential of utilizing genetic test results to improve addiction prevention and treatment strategies. The study involved 325 college students who were given varying levels of information regarding alcohol use disorder and the role of genetics in addiction risk.

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·May 14, 2023·4 min read

Beyond Addiction: Study Targets Rising Cocaine Use Disorder

Cocaine use and related fatalities are on the rise in the U.S. Researchers are aiming to understand and combat this trend through a study centered on the theory of reinforcer pathology.

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·April 12, 2023·6 min read

The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

Increased function in the brain's endocannabinoid system and differences in brain activity were discovered in those resilient to drug addiction following childhood maltreatment.

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·March 30, 2023·5 min read

How Alcohol’s Impact on the Brain Makes Us More Likely to Drink

Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism involving the brain's immune system that spurs alcohol use disorder.

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·March 22, 2023·6 min read

Multiple Substance Use Disorders May Share Inherited Genetic Signature

A common genetic signature has been linked to an increased risk of substance use disorders from smoking addiction to addiction to narcotics. The findings could pave the way to the development of new therapies for substance use disorder and may help diagnose those at risk to multiple substance use disorders.

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·March 18, 2023·2 min read

Study Examines the Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health

Study reveals a link between oral health problems and a range of mental health and addiction disorders.

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·February 21, 2023·5 min read

Medication Targeting Brain Stress Response May Help Cardiovascular Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

Prazosin, an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of hypertension may help to prevent relapse in people with cardiovascular and behavioral symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, a new study reports.

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Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk

Sound Waves Could Be A Novel Tactic in Battling Cocaine Addiction

Glutamate Receptor Activation: A Potential Cure for Opioid Addiction?

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Unlocking Addiction Risk: Genetic Test Could Shape Future Prevention Strategies

Beyond Addiction: Study Targets Rising Cocaine Use Disorder

The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

How Alcohol’s Impact on the Brain Makes Us More Likely to Drink

Multiple Substance Use Disorders May Share Inherited Genetic Signature

Study Examines the Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health

Medication Targeting Brain Stress Response May Help Cardiovascular Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

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