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·December 1, 2023·4 min read

Peptide PACAP’s Key Role in Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol, the world's most common addictive substance, leads to $249 billion in annual costs and 88,000 deaths in the U.S. Alcohol use disorder affects millions but is under-treated. Researchers discovered a key player in alcohol addiction: pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP).

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 8, 2023·5 min read

Soda’s Slippery Slope to Alcohol Use in Kids

A recent study points to a potential link between regular caffeinated soda consumption in children and an increased likelihood of alcohol use. Delving into over 2,000 young participants' habits, researchers found a connection to impulsivity and working memory deficits.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Alcohol use disorder impacts 283 million individuals globally, with limited therapeutic options. Researchers discovered a significant connection between the stress hormone, corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), and alcohol-withdrawal headaches.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

A comprehensive study of adolescent twins unveils a genetic nexus between disordered eating and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). This correlation underscores worse outcomes, including fatality, especially when these conditions manifest simultaneously in younger teens.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 17, 2023·5 min read

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

A new study discovered a link between alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and alteration of a group of genes known to influence neuronal plasticity and pain perceptions. The team used three distinct animal models to identify the genes responsible for drinking behaviors.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 19, 2023·8 min read

Alcohol Use Disorder: More Alcohol, More Impairment, Regardless of Drinking Habits

Researchers reveal the idea of "holding one's liquor" is complex, particularly among heavy drinkers. The study shows that while individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) display less impairment after consuming a standard intoxicating dose, they exhibit significantly more impairment when the consumption aligns with their usual heavier drinking habits.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Night Owls’ Lifespan Less Linked to Sleep Patterns, More to Lifestyle Choices

Recent research refutes the idea that 'night owls' face a shorter lifespan due to their late-night tendencies, emphasizing lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking as the more significant contributors. The study involved almost 23,000 twins from Finland, tracked over a period of 37 years.

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·June 15, 2023·3 min read

Heavy Drinkers Misjudge Impairment Levels: A Risky Perception

Heavy drinkers' belief that they can 'hold their liquor' better than light drinkers has been challenged by a new study, revealing that this perceived tolerance may lead to risky decisions. The research showed that after consuming equivalent amounts of alcohol, heavy drinkers felt less impaired than their lighter-drinking counterparts.

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·June 12, 2023·6 min read

Alcohol in Excess Hastens Alzheimer’s Progression

Repeated alcohol intoxication can speed up Alzheimer’s disease progression associated with a genetic predisposition. The research demonstrated that mice exposed to consistent alcohol intoxication showed cognitive decline about two months earlier than typically expected.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 1, 2023·5 min read

Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

A recent study reports a surprising correlation between daily affective empathy and alcohol consumption. The study found that on days when people experienced higher levels of affective empathy (empathy based on shared emotional experiences) than usual, they tended to consume more alcohol.

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·April 28, 2023·5 min read

Sobering Findings: Anxiety and Mood Disorders Linked to More Severe Alcohol Symptoms, Even at Same Levels of Drinking

People with anxiety and major depressive disorders experience more alcohol-related symptoms than those without, even at the same levels of drinking. This finding may explain why those with anxiety or mood disorders are at greater risk of developing an alcohol use disorder. The study highlights internalizing disorders as a previously unidentified marker of a specific alcohol-related harm paradox, indicating the need for modifying "safe" drinking recommendations for people with anxiety or mood disorders. The co-occurrence of these conditions may reflect shared neurobiological mechanisms, which raises the risk of developing the other in the future.

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alcohol use disorder

Peptide PACAP’s Key Role in Alcohol Addiction

Soda’s Slippery Slope to Alcohol Use in Kids

Hormonal Link in Alcohol Withdrawal Headaches

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

Neuronal Plasticity Genes Linked to Alcohol Use Disorders

Alcohol Use Disorder: More Alcohol, More Impairment, Regardless of Drinking Habits

Night Owls’ Lifespan Less Linked to Sleep Patterns, More to Lifestyle Choices

Heavy Drinkers Misjudge Impairment Levels: A Risky Perception

Alcohol in Excess Hastens Alzheimer’s Progression

Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Empathy’s Influence on Drinking Patterns

Sobering Findings: Anxiety and Mood Disorders Linked to More Severe Alcohol Symptoms, Even at Same Levels of Drinking

Single-Injection Immunotherapy That Halts Alzheimer’s

Teen Aggression Speeds Up Aging

Brain Cells Team Up as You Learn

Compulsivity is Driven by a Fear of the Unknown

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