‘Addiction’ Articles
Making sense of addiction terminology
A new editorial released this week offers clarity and structure on confusing drug and alcohol addiction terminology for prescribers, users and regulators. "Through a glass darkly: can we improve clarity about mechanism and aims of medications in drug and alcohol [Read More]
Addiction Roots Dependent Upon A Person’s Sex?
A new report from Yale researchers considers the different biological mechanisms associated with cocaine addiction between men and women. It is hoped that the study could shed some light onto effective therapies to help curb cravings, and ultimately break the addiction [Read More]
Difference In Brain Responses To Risky Decision Making For Teens With A Family History Of Alcoholism
A new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, which is to be published in April's issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, suggests that there could be different responses apparent in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex in teens with a [Read More]
Bar Violence Linked To Happy Hours
A new report produced by Cardiff University explores the link between happy hour in bars and pub violence. The research, which was conducted across five different cities in the UK, found that establishments with the highest levels of violence were most likely to have [Read More]
Smokers With A History Of Anxiety Disorders Find It Harder To Quit
New research published in the Journal of Addiction suggests smokers with a history of anxiety disorders find it more difficult to quit smoking. The research conducted by UW-CTRI discovered smokers who had previously suffered from anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, [Read More]
Gene Variant CYP2E1 Could Possibly Protect Against Alcoholism
Researchers have discovered a gene variant which is believed to possibly prevent against alcoholism. The gene variant, CYP2E1 appears to make people more sensitive to alcohol and can generate free radicals. Researchers consider a future application for drugs containing [Read More]
New Dopamine Model Could Assist In Drug Addiction And Schizophrenia Treatments
Neuroscientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a model which demonstrates how the brain releases dopamine. The model could provide a key insight into how the brain perceives punishment and reward. The researchers hope that their newly developed model could [Read More]
Binge Drinking Damages The Teenage Mind
New research suggests heavy alcohol use in teens can detrimentally affect neural development. Researchers have concluded that binge drinking can negatively disrupt normal developmental processes, leading to problems with learning and social adjustment in the long term. The [Read More]
Cortisol May Increase Risk Of Relapse For Recovering Alcoholics
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that high levels of cortisol could increase the risk of relapse for recovering alcoholics. Cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal gland as a result of stress, is found in elevated levels both in alcoholics and [Read More]
Disulfiram Effective Treatment For Cocaine Addiction
New research released in the Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology has shown that the drug Disulfiram, commonly used to treat alcoholism, can also help treat cocaine addiction. [Read More]
