FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2019·6 min readDoes Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2019·2 min readKetamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction TreatmentsA new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 29, 2018·4 min readGlial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin AddictionResearchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2017·5 min readNew Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid CrisisA new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 25, 2017·3 min readLong Term Opioid Use Does Not Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers find no evidence that long term or higher opioid use increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 17, 2017·5 min readSolving the Mystery of the Link Between Mental and Physical HealthFindings about the brain-body connection may also have implications for treating those with opioid addiction, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·February 21, 2017·3 min readCompound From Marine Snails May Provide Alternative to OpioidsResearchers have discovered a compound from marine snails that is able to block pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 30, 2016·4 min readPsychiatric Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Long-Term Opioid UseResearchers report on an increase in rates of opioid prescriptions to people with mental health conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2016·5 min readAddictive Cravings Still Detectable After DeathResearchers report addictive cravings can be detected in the brain after death.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readMarijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health ProblemsAccording to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2016·3 min readNew Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to OpioidsA new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids.Read More