AddictionApr 20, 2023
Is addiction a mental illness?
Addiction is a state of severe physical and psychological dependence on certain substances. People living with addiction may have ...
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AddictionApr 12, 2023
The brain's cannabinoid system protects against addiction following childhood maltreatment
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…
AddictionMar 20, 2023
Researchers uncover a protein deficiency in neurons of patients with neurodegenerative diseases that could be targeted by new gene therapy approach
Researchers discovered that a protein called Stathmin-2 is lost in these neurons, which prevents them from regenerating after injury and disrupts their connection with the muscles to control movements.
AddictionMar 9, 2023
Mississippi on track to ban 'gas station heroin' with opioid-like withdrawal symptoms
Mississippi is on track to join a growing list of states banning a pill, dubbed "gas station heroin," which can cause withdrawal ...
AddictionFeb 16, 2023
Receptor location matters for psychedelic drug effects
Location, location, location is the key for psychedelic drugs that could treat mental illness by rapidly rebuilding connections between nerve cells. Researchers show that engaging serotonin 2A receptors inside neurons…
AddictionJan 30, 2023
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Near the end of his scheduled three-month stay at a rehab center outside Austin, Texas, Daniel McKegney was forced to tell his ...
AddictionJan 10, 2023
Digital Addiction: Should You Be Worried?
The average American will spend the equivalent of 44 days on their phone in 2022 – that’s nearly a month and a half!
AddictionDec 28, 2022
India's online gaming boom prompts fears of gambling surge
India is expecting its multibillion-dollar online gaming industry to more than triple in size over the next four years.
AddictionDec 8, 2022
Is screen addiction real and if so, how widespread is it?
From smartphones to tablets, computers to TVs and even smart watches, screens and digital technology are part and parcel of our ...
AddictionNov 21, 2022
Drug, alcohol and smoking addiction costing Australia billions, new report shows
Only in the harsh light of sobriety could Melbourne man Benn Veenker really understand the cost his addiction had on his family ...
AddictionNov 16, 2022
ADHD medication for amphetamine addiction linked to reduced risk of hospitalization and death, study finds
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…
AddictionNov 15, 2022
Potential new lead compounds for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
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…
AddictionNov 15, 2022
Walmart to Settle State, Local Opioid Claims for $3.1 Billion
Walmart announced a $3.1 billion settlement of state and local claims its pharmacies fueled opium addiction. The retailer recorded a related $3.3 billion charge in its newly relea ...
AddictionNov 9, 2022
Research trends in social media addiction and problematic social media use: A bibliometric analysis
An author co-citation analysis (ACA) was conducted which generated a layout of social media effects on well-being and cyber psychology as well as mental health and digital media addiction in the form ...
AddictionNov 4, 2022
Erie County to share in $10 billion opioid settlement with 2 big pharmacy chains
Following the lead of a successful federal lawsuit in Ohio, Erie County government sued five pharmacy chains over the opioid ...
AddictionOct 3, 2022
Unlocking the power of our emotional memory
You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory -- like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom -- your brain changes the memory ever so slightly. It's almost like adding a filter…
AddictionAug 26, 2022
Illicit drugs are used by one in ten intensive cardiac care unit patients
Illicit drug use is associated with a nearly nine-fold greater risk of death or life-threatening emergencies in intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) patients, according to new research.
AddictionAug 22, 2022
Marijuana and hallucinogen use among young adults reached all time-high in 2021
Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988…
AddictionAug 18, 2022
New study estimates over 5.5 million U.S. adults use hallucinogens
Hallucinogen use has increased since 2015, overall and particularly among adults 26 and older, while use decreased in adolescents aged 12-17 years according to a new study. Estimates of over 5.5 million people in the…
AddictionJul 18, 2022
Health Report: Opioid addiction and Philadelphia | Presented by Independence Blue Cross
Opioid addiction and Philadelphia: Where are we headed? The overdose crisis is killing Philadelphians at a pace that’s more ...
AddictionJul 11, 2022
Editorial: Human Connection as a Treatment for Addiction
The aim of this Research Topic, Human Connection as a Treatment for Addiction, is to bring together scholars from various fields ...
AddictionJul 9, 2022
MT Medicaid patients to see greater access to substance use disorder treatment
“Until now, we’ve been limited in the number of Medicaid members that we’ve been able to serve, despite an increased demand for treatment,” said Lenette Kosovich, CEO at Rimrock Foundation, the ...
AddictionMay 26, 2022
The incredibly ‘not unique’ story of sports radio host Craig Carton's addictive gambling
A NY State survey on said 14.6% of adults who gambled in 2020 met criteria for problem gambling. The National Council on ...
AddictionMar 30, 2022
Audio files are being used as 'digital drugs', survey suggests
A new study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects.
AddictionMar 24, 2022
Therapy can support medication treatment for opioid use disorder
Receiving psychosocial and behavioral therapy alongside medications for opioid use disorder leads to better treatment engagement and continuity, according to researchers.
AddictionMar 20, 2022
What is the link between OCD and addiction?
There is a link between all mental health conditions and addiction, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with ...
AddictionMar 18, 2022
Little evidence on how psilocybin therapy interacts with existing psychiatric treatments, review finds
As Oregon embarks on a voter-approved initiative to permit psychoactive mushrooms in clinical use, a new systematic evidence review reveals a lack of scientific research describing the interactions between widely used…
AddictionFeb 24, 2022
BrightView eliminates barriers to treatment of addictions
It was about 1970 that Brent Rebel realized he could sneak whiskey from his dad as long as he refilled the bottle with a little ...
AddictionJan 28, 2022
Is there a link between narcissism and addiction?
Narcissism is a personality disorder that shares many common traits with addiction. There are two types of narcissism, both of ...
AddictionOct 24, 2021
Is internet addiction a growing problem?
Cam Adair now gives talks around the world about the dangers of internet addiction Cam Adair finally realised that his addiction ...