The Addictive Recipe: Food From Tobacco-Owned Brands More “Hyperpalatable”
Tobacco-owned food brands in the U.S. have been linked to the promotion of addictive, unhealthy foods, leading to prevalent health issues like obesity. Many of…
Tobacco-owned food brands in the U.S. have been linked to the promotion of addictive, unhealthy foods, leading to prevalent health issues like obesity. Many of…
Research from Texas A&M underlines the link between substance use and significant changes in an inhibitory brain circuit, leading to reduced cognitive flexibility. According to…
Researchers explored the link between pregaming at sporting events, risky alcohol consumption, and additional substance use among university students. A recent study by the School…
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified an overlooked area of the brain that could play a crucial role in determining the…
Gene Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Gene therapy might offer a one-time, sustained treatment for patients with serious alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder,…
Researchers find a link between reduced grey matter in specific brain areas and the inclination to start smoking during adolescence, potentially escalating nicotine addiction. A…
Already used to treat Parkinson’s disease, researchers found surgical treatment dramatically reduced chronic heavy drinking. A form of gene therapy currently used to treat Parkinson’s…
Antibody therapy developed by Scripps Research seems to offer over existing opioid-overdose treatments. Scientists at Scripps Research have demonstrated that an antibody, in single-chain fragment…
A new meta-analysis, published in the scientific journal Addiction, has revealed a connection between the legalization of cannabis and an increase in instances of cannabis…
There are no FDA-approved medications currently available for cannabis disorder or addiction. A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid…
Scientists from the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough have led a clinical study, financed by the National Institute for…
The targeted molecules are more powerful than SSRI antidepressants and avoid ibogaine’s dangerous side effects. Two new potential drugs for the treatment of addiction and…
Research reveals widespread fentanyl usage among New York City’s intravenous drug users, despite a strong preference for heroin. A recent study conducted by the NYU…
NIH-funded study indicates a substantial need to expand access to evidence-based treatment among young people. Only 1 in 4 residential addiction treatment facilities caring for…
The medication Semaglutide, also known by brand names like Ozempic, has been approved to treat obesity, leading to an upsurge in demand that’s caused recent…
A new study sheds light on resistance to using buprenorphine — a proven tool in fighting opioid epidemic. New research reveals that only one in…
Much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food are seen among older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation. Whether…
Virginia Tech researcher at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute hope the study will inform demand and cravings for a substance involved in nearly one in…