‘Addiction’ Articles
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]
Heroin And Other Drug Addiction After Prescription Medication
Researchers at the University of Buffalo have discovered that 31 out of 75 patients hospitalized for opioid detoxification first became hooked on drugs after being prescribed medication for pain. [Read More]
Behavioral Rebound For Smokers Who Suppress Thoughts Of Cigarettes
Researchers in the UK have discovered that suppressing smoker's thoughts about cigarettes when trying to quit can lead to behavioral rebound in the long run. [Read More]
Behavioral Therapy And Memory Boosting Drug Helps Avoid Cocaine Relapse
A new study shows that extinction therapy couple with D-cycloserine could help cocaine addicts to avoid relapse. [Read More]
Admission Rates For Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment Drops
A new study shows that admission to treatment programs for methamphetamine addiction have dropped in the US and Mexico. This is attributed to the Mexican government's efforts to control the manufacturing of methamphetamine. [Read More]
