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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Meta-analysis finds a two-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis amongst those who smoke tobacco. Researchers speculate nicotine is most likely responsible for the link. They suggest future research looks at the link between e-cigarettes and a possible increased risk of psychosis in young adults, the largest consumer group for the products.

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·September 20, 2016·6 min read

Alcohol, Tobacco and Time Spent Outdoors Linked to Brain Connections

Researchers have released data from the world's largest brain and body scanning study.

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·November 19, 2018·4 min read

Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol

A new study reports teen alcohol and tobacco use has significantly decline recently, with more choosing to use marijuana. Since 2006, researchers say, less than 50% of teens try cigarettes or alcohol before trying cannabis for the first time.

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·August 28, 2018·4 min read

35 Genes Associated with Cannabis Use Identified

Researchers have identified 35 genes associated with cannabis use. The study reports many of these genes are also associated with personality types, risk taking behavior, alcohol and tobacco use, and some psychiatric conditions.

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·June 25, 2019·2 min read

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

Smokers may have reduced neuroimmune function compared to their non-smoking peers. Researchers report restoring the immune system may benefit smokers. Immune dysfunction is linked to cognitive dysfunction.

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·July 17, 2019·1 min read

Legalized recreational marijuana a substitute for alcohol, but not tobacco

Legalized recreational marijuana may spell bad news for the alcohol industry, but not tobacco. A new study reports in states where the recreational use of marijuana is legal, internet searchers for alcohol-related products dropped by 11%, but tobacco-related searchers increased by 8%.

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·April 29, 2020·2 min read

Tobacco smoking increases lung entry points for COVID-19

Smoking remodels the gene expression of lung cells so that the ACE2 gene is more highly expressed in goblet cells. The effects of smoking on ACE2 pulmonary expression indicates an increase in the overall entry points for coronavirus and increases the risk for viral binding and entry of COVID-19 into the lungs.

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·June 21, 2019·4 min read

A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson’s disease

Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use Lower Than Previously Thought

While researchers report the risk of developing psychosis from cannabis use is relatively small, those who use the drug and already suffer from schizophrenia may notice their condition worsen.

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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences

Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.

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·January 15, 2019·4 min read

Hundreds of Genes Affecting Tobacco and Alcohol Use Identified

Researchers have identified over 500 genetic variants which affect the use of, and addiction to, alcohol and tobacco.

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·June 20, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Associated With Abnormal Brain Development

Children who were prenatally exposed to cannabis had a thicker prefrontal cortex than those who were not exposed to the drug while their mothers were pregnant.

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