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·June 21, 2021·5 min read

Childhood Depression Linked to Disrupted Adult Health and Functioning

A twenty-year study has identified an association between childhood depression and an increased risk of physical and mental health problems as adults. Researchers found those with childhood depression had a greater risk of anxiety, substance use disorders, physical health problems, and an increased risk of engaging in criminal activity as adults.

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·June 14, 2021·5 min read

Potential Pathways to Treating Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression Identified

Blocking hippocampal STAT3 in those with alcohol use disorder may alleviate symptoms of depression associated with withdrawal.

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·June 9, 2021·5 min read

Gender Differentiates How Facial Expressions Are Processed in the Brains of Alcoholics

A new study reveals sex differences in the way those with alcohol use disorder process facial emotions. Men with AUD showed greater activation in frontal brain areas when processing facial emotions. The increased activation was not seen in women with AUD.

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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

Cocaine’s Effect on the Brain

Study reveals a specific cell cluster in the brains of drosophila flies that are affected by acute cocaine exposure. The findings could help with the development of treatments to prevent addiction in humans.

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·March 27, 2021·3 min read

Many QAnon Followers Report Having Mental Health Diagnoses

Research has long revealed an association between belief in conspiracy theories and mental health disorders. A new study reports followers of the radical QAnon group are significantly more likely to suffer from mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, than the general population.

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·March 9, 2021·4 min read

Quitting Smoking Linked to Improved Mental Health

Quitting smoking can help reduce depression and anxiety within weeks, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Find Frustration Is an Additional Factor of Addiction

A new study looks at the role frustration plays in driving addiction.

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·February 25, 2021·4 min read

High Smoking Dependence Linked to Depression

Smokers with a higher dependency on tobacco had a greater probability of reporting symptoms of depression.

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·February 19, 2021·4 min read

Work Addiction Can Be Harmful to Mental Health

From increasing the risk for depression and stress, to impacting a person's social and family lives, researchers explore the detrimental effects of work addiction.