FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·3 min readYoung People Are Ditching Alcohol for MarijuanaSince 2000, marijuana use in young adults has increased by 245%, while alcohol use in adolescents has seen a steady decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 20, 2022·5 min readHeart Medication Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Use DisorderSpironolactone, a medication commonly used to lower blood pressure and for treating heart-related problems, shows potential for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2022·4 min readTeen Alcohol Misuse Is a Driver of Poorer Health and Dissatisfaction in MidlifeTeenagers with problematic alcohol use are more likely to experience poorer health and worse life satisfaction during their mid-thirties.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2022·4 min readReducing Alcohol Consumption by Working OutBoth 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 25, 2022·6 min readPsychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol AddictionA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 1, 2022·4 min readPerfectionism May Be a Risk Factor for Severe Alcohol Use DisorderStudy finds a link between the personality trait of perfectionism and severe alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·July 26, 2022·3 min readFeeling Addicted to Food? Your Parents’ Drinking Habits May Impact Your RiskHaving a parent who experiences alcohol addiction increases the risk a person will become addicted to highly processed foods, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 19, 2022·6 min readA Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette AbuseGenes associated with alcohol and smoking addiction are over-represented in specific neurons, a new study reports. Researchers found genes associated with smoking were also linked to pain perception and food response while genes linked to alcohol addiction were associated with stress and learning.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 18, 2022·3 min readChildhood Loneliness Linked to Stress and Problem Drinking in Young AdultsChildren who experience loneliness before the age of 12 are more likely to experience stress in early adulthood which leads to an increased risk of an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 11, 2022·3 min readDrinking Alone Foreshadows Future Alcohol ProblemsAdolescents and young adults who drink alone are at greater risk of developing alcohol use disorder later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 11, 2022·4 min readBinge Drinking Raises Risk of Developing Alcohol Problems, Even for Moderate DrinkersModerate drinkers who have a pattern of binge drinking are five times more likely to develop alcohol use disorders than moderate drinkers who do not binge drink.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 8, 2022·5 min readImmune Protein May Drive Alcoholism RelapseAn immune protein called CSF1 may contribute to feelings of anxiety as a result of alcohol withdrawal for those with alcohol use disorder.Read More