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·February 7, 2023·5 min read

Differences in Dopamine Signals in Patients With History of Alcohol Use Disorder

The connection between dopamine and counterfactual information, or notions of relief and regret, is altered in those with alcohol use disorder.

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·January 31, 2023·4 min read

Mocktails or Cocktails? Having a Sense of Purpose in Life Can Keep Binge Drinking at Bay

Having a sense of purpose in life decreases alcohol consumption and binge drinking temptation in some social drinkers.

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·January 30, 2023·4 min read

Experimental Anti-depression Drug May Also Be Useful in Treating Alcohol Use Disorder

MAP4343, an experimental antidepressant compound reversed alcohol intake in rat models of alcohol use disorder. The findings pave the way for utilizing the compound for the treatment of AUD in humans.

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·January 21, 2023·5 min read

Close Relationships With Parents Promote Healthier Brain Development in High-Risk Teens, Buffering Against Alcohol Use Disorder

Close and supportive parental relationships can help mitigate the genetic and environmental risk of developing alcohol use disorder for at-risk teens.

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·January 19, 2023·4 min read

Heavy Drinking in Young Adults Tied to Endocannabinoid Pathway

Brain levels of FAAH, an enzyme that degrades a neurotransmitter that activates the cannabinoid 1 receptor, may contribute to the maintenance of excessive drinking and susceptibility to alcohol use disorder.

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·December 5, 2022·5 min read

Understanding the Risk of Dementia and Alcohol Consumption

Researchers report abstaining from drinking alcohol can actually increase dementia risks. Low to moderate alcohol consumption may help to reduce dementia risks.

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·December 5, 2022·3 min read

Young People Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana

Since 2000, marijuana use in young adults has increased by 245%, while alcohol use in adolescents has seen a steady decline.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

Heart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Spironolactone, a medication commonly used to lower blood pressure and for treating heart-related problems, shows potential for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

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·September 19, 2022·4 min read

Teen Alcohol Misuse Is a Driver of Poorer Health and Dissatisfaction in Midlife

Teenagers with problematic alcohol use are more likely to experience poorer health and worse life satisfaction during their mid-thirties.

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·August 27, 2022·4 min read

Reducing Alcohol Consumption by Working Out

Both aerobic exercise and yoga reduce the desire to consume alcohol, a new study reports. Researchers found after one session of aerobic exercise people showed reduced cravings for alcohol, lower levels of stress, and improvements in mood.

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·August 25, 2022·6 min read

Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction

A new study reports two doses of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduced heavy alcohol consumption by 83% when combined with therapy for those with alcohol use disorder.