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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·March 22, 2023·6 min read

          Multiple Substance Use Disorders May Share Inherited Genetic Signature

          A common genetic signature has been linked to an increased risk of substance use disorders from smoking addiction to addiction to narcotics. The findings could pave the way to the development of new therapies for substance use disorder and may help diagnose those at risk to multiple substance use disorders.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·February 10, 2023·4 min read

          Cocaine Use Disorder Alters Gene Networks of Neuroinflammation and Neurotransmission in Humans

          Cocaine use disorder alters gene expression in the nucleus accumbens and caudate nucleus, brain areas associated with reward, and the mediation of habit formation.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 26, 2023·6 min read

          Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Does Not Increase Substance Abuse

          State-level legalization of recreational cannabis does not increase substance use disorder or encourage the use of other illicit drugs, a new study of twins reveals. Additionally, legalized recreational cannabis can reduce alcohol consumption.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·December 29, 2022·4 min read

          Addictive Behavior Linked to Personality and Psychopathology

          A new study links substance use disorder to specific personality traits and certain psychological disorders. Researchers found those who scored high for the personality trait of neuroticism and those with depression and anxiety were at greater risk of SUD.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 19, 2022·4 min read

          Medication Treatment of Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders Reduces the Later Onset of Substance Use Problems

          Using psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life. In fact, pharmacological interventions reduce the risk of developing SUD for those with MDD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 20, 2022·5 min read

          Witnessing Parental Domestic Violence in Childhood Linked to Mental Illness in Adulthood

          Over 22% of adults who were chronically exposed to parental domestic violence as children developed major depressive disorder later in life. 1 in 6 adults who witnessed PDV developed anxiety disorders, and over 25% later developed substance use disorders.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·April 5, 2022·4 min read

          Study Finds That People Can Recover and Thrive After Mental Illness and Substance-Use Disorders

          Contrary to previous research, a new study reveals a prior history of mental health disorders or substance abuse does not prevent a person from thriving and leading a high-functioning life.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·April 2, 2022·5 min read

          Majority of Adolescents With Severe Substance Use Disorder Don’t Grow Out of It

          The majority of 18 year-olds with substance abuse disorder who were followed as part of a longitudinal study for 32 years still had symptoms of SUD during adulthood.
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          AutismFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 24, 2022·4 min read

          Undiagnosed Autistic Traits Common Among Youths With Substance Use Disorders

          Study reports 1 in 5 teens and young adults who seek treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders may have previously unrecognized social impairments characteristic of ASD.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 26, 2021·5 min read

          Substance Use and Depression More Closely Linked for Gen Z Teens

          The association between alcohol use, smoking, antisocial behavior, and depression was stronger in Gen Z teens than millennials during their teenage years.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·September 14, 2020·4 min read

          Substance Use Disorders Linked to COVID-19 Susceptibility

          People with a history of substance use disorder are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection and have an increased risk of experiencing worse outcomes, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 25, 2019·5 min read

          Reduced lifespan associated with mental health disorders

          People with mood and substance use disorders have reduced lifespan compared to their peers without a mental health disorder. Those with mood disorders have an increased death risk as a result of health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Men with mood disorders experience a reduced life expectancy of 7.9 years, and women 6.2 years, compared to those with no history of depression or anxiety.
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