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Early life exposure to nicotine alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction later

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2019

Mouse study reveals neonatal nicotine exposure primes the ventral tegmental area, making the animals more susceptible to the effects of nicotine when exposed again later in life. ... Read More...

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CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

CBD reduces craving and anxiety in those with heroin use disorder during withdrawal from the drug. There were no serious adverse reactions, or impairments to cognition noted with the administration of CBD. Researchers suggest cannabidiol may be useful in helping to combat opioid addiction.... Read More...

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Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

People who consume coffee regularly have enhanced sensitivity to odors associated with caffeine. Those who drink more than 4 cups a day can identify the smell of coffee faster, and at weaker concentrations than those who drink less daily. ... Read More...

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Scientists locate brain area where value decisions are made: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2019

The retrosplenial cortex plays a vital role in value-based decision making. ... Read More...

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Gender impacts brain activity in alcohol use disorder

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2019

Men with alcohol use disorder have diminished brain activity in areas associated with emotional processing, memory and social processing, compared to women with AUD. The findings may lead to gender-specific treatments to help relieve addition to alcohol.... Read More...

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Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

People with the specific genotype of the Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene may be more prone to cannabis use disorder. Researchers report those with FAAH rs324420 A continue to want more marijuana following use and are more drawn to cannabis-related imagery while under the influence of the drug.... Read More...

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Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

The metabolite cotinine may be amplifying, or contributing to, the addictive properties of nicotine, researchers report.... Read More...

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Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Study reveals evidence of rising feelings of despair in Generation X'ers reaching middle age that cuts across racial, educational and geographical divides. ... Read More...

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Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

An intervention treatment called Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy, or MABT, helps women recover from, and prevents relapse, in substance use disorder when used in conjunction with community-based programs.... Read More...

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Oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Administering oxytocin blocks the enhanced motivation for drinking alcohol that fuels alcohol use disorder by blocking GABA signaling in the central nucleus of the amygdala.... Read More...

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Performance-enhancing drugs may increase risk of teen cocaine abuse

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Teens who use anabolic steroids are at increased risk of cocaine use disorder, researchers report.... Read More...

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Opioid epidemic is increasing rates of some infectious diseases

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

The opioid epidemic is fueling a surge in infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and soft tissue infections, researchers report.... Read More...

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Early life exposure to nicotine alters neurons, predisposes brain to addiction later

CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder

Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee

Scientists locate brain area where value decisions are made: Mouse study

Gender impacts brain activity in alcohol use disorder

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Indicators of despair rising among Gen X-ers entering middle age

Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse

Oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder: Rat Study

Performance-enhancing drugs may increase risk of teen cocaine abuse

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