FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2023·4 min readExperimental Anti-depression Drug May Also Be Useful in Treating Alcohol Use DisorderMAP4343, 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 21, 2023·5 min readClose Relationships With Parents Promote Healthier Brain Development in High-Risk Teens, Buffering Against Alcohol Use DisorderClose and supportive parental relationships can help mitigate the genetic and environmental risk of developing alcohol use disorder for at-risk teens.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 19, 2023·4 min readHeavy Drinking in Young Adults Tied to Endocannabinoid PathwayBrain 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 5, 2022·5 min readUnderstanding the Risk of Dementia and Alcohol ConsumptionResearchers report abstaining from drinking alcohol can actually increase dementia risks. Low to moderate alcohol consumption may help to reduce dementia risks.Read More
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
