Unlocking the Genetic Codes of Alcohol Consumption
Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many non-alcohol-related conditions. A research group centered at the University of…
Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many non-alcohol-related conditions. A research group centered at the University of…
Abuse of Adderall among college students predisposes them to the use of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances. Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis…
Research shows smoking is linked to increased abdominal and visceral fat, raising the risk of serious health issues. Genetic analysis confirms smoking’s significant impact on…
Analysis of illegal drugs purchased online revealed that 35% did not match their advertised substances, underscoring the critical need for increased local drug testing services…
A team from UNIGE has demonstrated that the production of dopamine, often referred to as the “happiness hormone,” is not linked to a higher risk…
Research reveals addiction has a genetic basis and is influenced by changes in brain gene expression, which can be altered by medications and lifestyle, providing…
Quitting smoking significantly increases life expectancy, with a study revealing that individuals who quit before age 40 nearly reach the life span of non-smokers. The…
The first-of-its-kind electrochemical test can identify trace quantities with a 98% accuracy rate. Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have created a first-of-its-kind,…
Alcohol ranks as the world’s most widespread addictive substance. In the United States, the annual cost of excessive alcohol consumption amounts to $249 billion, and…
New study reveals higher cannabis use among people over 50 since the pandemic and state-level legalization, particularly notable in individuals with risky alcohol consumption levels….
Making choices can be difficult. We often face dilemmas where selecting one option means missing out on another. This concept applies to everyone, including a…
Researchers say one brain region, the cerebellum, may hold more influence over these dopamine neurons than realized. New findings published today (January 25) in the…
Researchers examine the efficacy of “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing” (EMDR) therapy in treating adults with substance use disorder. In 2021, 61.2 million Americans aged 12…
Letters notifying physicians of patient overdose deaths and providing a plan for the future is an effective intervention, according to a new study. Physicians who…
Pouches, while containing fewer toxins than cigarettes, are unlikely to aid smokers in quitting. Nicotine pouches, which are free of tobacco leaf and promoted as…
A research team from the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that it’s not mobile phones themselves to which people are “addicted,” but rather the…
Cytisine, a generic smoking cessation aid, has been shown to double the success rate of quitting smoking compared to a placebo. Despite its safety and…
Review article published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds 16 million Americans have cannabis use disorder. The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and…