//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/addiction/ Read current medical research articles on drug addition including nicotine, prescription drugs and illegal drugs. Find out about addiction treatment. en-us Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:19:44 EDT Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:19:44 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/mind_brain/addiction/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130410.htm Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with the father, researchers report. According to the study, preventive measures should be directed at both parents. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130410.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104625.htm Scientists have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm Alcohol use and subsequent handgun carrying were positively associated during adolescence and young adulthood among individuals who grew up in rural areas, similar to findings in urban areas. Reducing alcohol use may be an important strategy to prevent handgun carrying and firearm-related harm among young people in rural areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110716.htm An analysis of data from seven studies involving more than 19,000 adults in the United States, Korea and Japan found a clear association between increases in systolic (top-number) blood pressure and the number of alcoholic beverages consumed daily. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122651.htm Neuropathic pain is a debilitating condition estimated to affect as much as 10% of the global population. It results from a damaged or malfunctioning nervous system, stemming from diseases like diabetes, alcoholism, strokes, Parkinson's and other causes like spinal nerve compression, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Management of neuropathic pain has been particularly challenging as currently prescribed drugs, such as anticonvulsants and antidepressants can have severe adverse effects, are not well-tolerated, take a longer time to work only help a subset of patients. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:26:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164151.htm Research links women's lean body mass with how quickly they eliminate alcohol from their system. Women with obesity and those who are older eliminate alcohol from their bloodstreams faster than those of normal weight and those who are younger. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:41:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230626164151.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200347.htm A new study offers an explanation for why light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease. For the first time, researchers found that alcohol, in light to moderate quantities, was associated with long-term reductions in stress signaling in the brain. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:03:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612200347.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice. The findings suggest that exposure to binge-levels of alcohol during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, lead to long-lasting changes in the brain's ability to signal and communicate -- potentially setting the stage for long-term behavioral changes and hinting towards the mechanisms of alcohol-induced cognitive changes in humans. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:30:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230609123038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230606111734.htm A new study brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that dopamine drives motivation. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:17:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230606111734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125412.htm Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm A team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:50:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230421195030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201925.htm What are the consequences of mothers consuming alcohol while breastfeeding? A research team at the University of California, Riverside, performed a mouse study to find out. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:19:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419201925.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412131025.htm High levels of the body's own cannabinoid substances protect against developing addiction in individuals previously exposed to childhood maltreatment, according to a new study. The brains of those who had not developed an addiction following childhood maltreatment seem to process emotion-related social signals better. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:10:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230412131025.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230411105843.htm A probiotic treatment reduced the negative effects of alcohol consumption in mice. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:58:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230411105843.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102329.htm 过量死亡年龄65岁及以上的人问uadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and substance use disorder policies addressed at curbing the trend. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:23:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102329.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145531.htm Naloxone -- a fast-acting opioid antidote -- has saved lives, but it's less effective against powerful synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. In an interesting twist, researchers are now investigating cannabidiol (CBD), a component of marijuana, as a possible alternative to the popular antidote. Today, a team reports compounds based on CBD that reduce fentanyl binding and boost the effects of naloxone. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:55:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145531.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322140341.htm By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people of European or African descent, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used. This dataset -- one of largest and most diverse of its kind -- may help reveal new treatment targets across multiple substance use disorders, including for people diagnosed with more than one. The findings also reinforce the role of the dopamine system in addiction, by showing that the combination of genes underlying addiction disorders was also associated with regulation of dopamine signaling. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:03:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322140341.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm COVID-19大流行持久的妊娠和分娩综合管理t on adolescent mental health and substance use, according to a new population-based study based on survey responses from a sample of over 64,000 13- to 18-year-olds assessed prior to and up to two years into the pandemic. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm Recent findings point toward a potential new drug target for treating alcohol use disorder. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:32:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230307073219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132118.htm Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an 'incredibly promising' treatment for alcohol use disorder. On average, people in a proof-of-concept study who received the medication, called apremilast, reduced their alcohol intake by more than half -- from five drinks per day to two. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:21:18 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221132118.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230217103942.htm Researchers used the drug fasudil to restore neurons and improve methamphetamine-induced cognitive dysfunction in a mouse model of schizophrenia. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:39:42 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230217103942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216083947.htm Researchers have used artificial intelligence to discover a link between alterations in the shape of children's faces and the amount of alcohol their mothers drank, before and during pregnancy. Even small amounts, less than one glass of wine a week, made a difference. Face shapes are an indicator of underlying health and developmental problems. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:39:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216083947.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230215100417.htm Psychostimulants interacting with the dopamine transporter are found in the therapy of neuro-psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD or depression, as well as on the illicit drug market. In order to better understand their exact mode of action and undesirable effects, a research team has been working on the question of why different substances in this group of substances have different effects: According to their results the answer lies in the respective binding time of the substances to the dopamine transporter. This study has just been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:04:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230215100417.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131183126.htm A new study reveals that having a sense of purpose in daily life can influence college students' decisions on day-to-day alcohol consumption. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:31:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230131183126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230112182111.htm New work provides a comprehensive structural framework that should help drug developers rationally design safer drugs to relieve severe pain. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:21:11 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230112182111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112955.htm Mothers drank alcohol less frequently as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, according to a small study of Ohio women, but another result was more concerning to researchers. Findings showed that the number of drinks per day increased for moms later in the pandemic, raising concerns that mothers may have been more likely to binge when they did drink. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:29:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112955.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219123953.htm Craving is known to be a key factor in substance use disorders and can increase the likelihood of future drug use or relapse. Yet its neural basis -- or, how the brain gives rise to craving -- is not well understood. In a new study, researchers from have identified a stable brain pattern, or neuromarker, for drug and food craving. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:39:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221219123953.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140658.htm Simultaneous cannabis and alcohol use, defined as using both substances at the same time so their effects overlap, increased in adults from 2008 to 2019, according to new research. Shifts in cannabis legislation have raised questions about unintended effects on cannabis and alcohol use patterns, whereby policy changes might lead people to use both substances. Until now, the relationships between recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) and changes in simultaneous cannabis/alcohol use prevalence had remain untested. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:06:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221212140658.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142302.htm A large genetic study has identified more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people. Researchers said a majority of these genes were similar among people with European, African, American and Asian ancestries. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:23:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142302.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130151450.htm A collaboration of scientists found a novel way to render benign the worst side effects of fentanyl. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:14:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130151450.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130114641.htm High school students who have a large weekly allowance, friends who smoke and low levels of physical activity are more likely to use multiple substances over time. Conversely, being older, being Black and eating breakfast daily were factors associated with a smaller chance of transitioning to multiple use, according to a new study from Canada. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:46:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221130114641.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129184438.htm Excessive television viewing as a child can lead to a higher risk of tobacco use and gambling disorders in adulthood, a new study shows. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:44:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221129184438.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128162139.htm While some feared that New Yorkers would re-fill prescriptions to stockpile opioid medications in the early weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown, New York State opioid prescriptions declined in the period around the March 20, 2020 'PAUSE' order, according to new research. Meanwhile, prescriptions for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) were steady, likely thanks to policies to ensure their availability during the same period. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:21:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128162139.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101208.htm States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new research. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:12:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101204.htm Giving some homeless mothers with young children a place to live may do little to help them if it is not combined with support services, a first-of-its-kind study showed. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:12:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101204.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122111554.htm A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:15:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122111554.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105304.htm The number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area, a new study suggests. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:53:04 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221121105304.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118144021.htm A research team showed how drugs can reduce alcohol preference in animal models of post-traumatic stress disorder. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:40:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118144021.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118130010.htm No amount of alcohol consumption is safe for a developing fetus. A new study presents in molecular detail how alcohol harms growth and functioning of developing brain organoids. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221118130010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116113122.htm The ADHD medication lisdexamfetamine was associated with the lowest risk of hospitalization and death in people with amphetamine addiction, when medications generally used among persons with substance use disorders were compared, according to a new study. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:31:22 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116113122.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114107.htm Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses -- such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also associated with adverse side-effects. Conseqeuntly, medical researchers continuously thrive to improve the pharmacological properties of therapeutic agents to optimize the benefit-to-side-effect ratio. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:41:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190629.htm The legendary scientist Francis Crick first postulated in 2005 that the brain region known as the claustrum is the seat of consciousness. Researchers now posit that Crick may have been incorrect: They developed a new theory -- built on data -- that the claustrum behaves more like a high-speed Internet router, taking in executive commands from 'boss' areas of the brain's cortex that forms complex thoughts to generate 'networks' in the cortex. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:06:29 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114190629.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114132101.htm A breakthrough discovery could have major implications for the nation's opioid epidemic by becoming a relapse prevention vaccine for people trying to quit using opioids. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:21:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221114132101.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104922.htm Parents can transmit a genetic risk for alcohol problems to their children not only directly, but also indirectly via genetically influenced aspects of the home environment, such as marital discord or divorce, according to a new study. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:49:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221103104922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, according to a new study. The risk of stroke increased the more years people reported moderate or heavy drinking. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:40:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102164044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101111556.htm Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, researchers report. Their study demonstrates how cocaine use supports the growth of the bacteria, which in turn eat up a chemical, glycine, that contributes to normal brain function. As levels of glycine become depleted, mice exhibit a higher response to the drug with behavior abnormalities, such as significantly increasing drug-induced locomotion and seeking behaviors. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:15:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101111556.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123948.htm On average, students experience an estimated total of 102 alcohol-related consequences, such as blacking out, being hung over, or missing work or school, due to drinking across their four years in college, according to a new study. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:39:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123948.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm 全球研究中风的原因找到了那t high and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with increased odds of stroke. The study also found that there was no link between low level drinking and stroke. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:37:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221027123737.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221026103211.htm New findings unexpectedly show that heroin, not its metabolites, is the best therapeutic target. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:32:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221026103211.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019193739.htm Researchers are combining psychological principles with innovative virtual reality technology to create a new immersive therapy for people with substance use disorders. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:37:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019193739.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111427.htm New substances that activate adrenalin receptors instead of opioid receptors have a similar pain relieving effect to opiates, but without the negative aspects such as respiratory depression and addiction. New findings are a milestone in the development of non-opioid pain relief. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:14:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111427.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017142433.htm Pregnant smokers reduced their smoking by an average of one cigarette per day before becoming aware they were pregnant, reports a new study of more than 400 pregnant people. Then, in the month after learning of their pregnancy, participants reduced smoking by another four cigarettes per day. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:24:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017142433.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012132337.htm Veterans receiving buprenorphine were more likely to stay on it if they had virtual visits, but phone-based virtual care was especially prominent among those who are Black or lack stable housing, according to a new study. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:23:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012132337.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115348.htm Some smart home technology could help curb opioid overdose. A pilot study showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep problems for people recovering from opioid use disorder. Disrupted sleep is a major complaint of people trying to quit highly addictive opioids. Although methadone is effective at reducing cravings and withdrawal, it is often prescribed once daily and adjusting for the proper dosage can take time. In the meantime, treatments can wear off during the night, returning withdrawal symptoms and pain -- which increases the risk of resuming drug use and accidental overdose. Researchers found the home sensors matched other monitoring methods for sleep disturbance about 89% of the time. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:53:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221010115348.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006111842.htm Results of a new study suggest the prefrontal cortex-habenula circuit is potentially amenable for targeted interventions and prevention. 星期四,2022年10月06 11:18:42美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006111842.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141748.htm The fear of missing out (FoMO) on rewarding and fun experiences is something that most people feel at some point in life. Among college students, the degree to which someone experiences FoMO is associated with their risk of participating in maladaptive behaviors including academic misconduct, drug and alcohol use, and breaking the law, according to a new study. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:17:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004213341.htm Chemists have developed a fuel cell sensor that they hope to develop into a handheld analyzer to detect THC on a person's breath. When THC is introduced into their laboratory-scale device it oxidizes, creating an electric current whose strength indicates how much of the psychoactive compound is present. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:33:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221004213341.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003152153.htm Using data from the Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network from the years 2018-20 and American Community Survey data from 2015-19, geography researchers looked at the prevalence of overdoses in the state and found the availability of the anti-overdose therapeutic naloxone to be a key factor in overdose survival. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:21:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003152153.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133454.htm New research in animal models show it's possible to create a compound that hits the same exact target as psychedelic drugs hit -- the 5-HT2A serotonin receptors on the surface of specific neurons -- but does not cause the same psychedelic effects when given to mice. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927144327.htm New research correlates substance-use patterns and personal characteristics with COVID-19 impacts. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:43:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927144327.htm