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Resetting addicted brain: Laser light zaps away cocaine addiction

By stimulating one part of the brain with laser light, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have shown that they ...

Neuroscience created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (11) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Resistance to cocaine addiction may be passed down from father to son, study shows

Research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reveals that sons of male rats exposed to cocaine are resistant to the rewarding effects of the drug, ...

Neuroscience created Dec 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Binge eating curbed by deep brain stimulation in animal model, study shows

(Medical Xpress)—Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a precise region of the brain appears to reduce caloric intake and prompt weight loss in obese animal models, according to a new study led by researchers at the University ...

Neuroscience created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Intermittent binge drinking could cause significant brain impairment within months, research shows

A study of binge-drinking rodents suggests that knocking back a few drinks every few days may swiftly reduce one's capacity to control alcohol intake. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) found signs of cognitive ...

Addiction created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Neuroimaging study: Negative messages less effective on those who are substance dependent

What types of public messages will most likely deter drug and alcohol abuse or dissuade people from engaging in risky behavior? Negatively framed messages may not be an effective way to reach those most in ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

College men find steroids for better game less ethical than stimulants for better grades, study says

In the eyes of young college men, it's more unethical to use steroids to get an edge in sports than it is to use prescription stimulants to enhance one's grades, according to new research published by the American Psychological ...

Addiction created May 08, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cognitive ability, motivation tied in addictive behavior

(HealthDay)—High cognitive functioning enhances one's readiness to change addictive behavior, according to a study published in the September issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.

Addiction created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Alcohol, drug abuse counselors don't always require total abstinence

Compared to a survey conducted nearly 20 years ago, about twice the proportion of addiction counselors now find it acceptable for at least some of their patients to have a drink occasionally – either as an intermediate ...

Addiction created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Internet addiction—Causes at the molecular level

Everybody is talking about Internet addiction. Medically, this phenomenon has not yet been as clearly described as nicotine or alcohol dependency. But a study conducted by researchers from the University of Bonn and the Central ...

Addiction created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Frequent gamers have brain differences, study finds

Fourteen-year-olds who were frequent video gamers had more gray matter in the rewards center of the brain than peers who didn't play video games as much - suggesting that gaming may be correlated to changes in the brain, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Research examines interventions in treating African-Americans with substance abuse

New research out of the University of Cincinnati reveals a relatively rare look into the success of substance abuse treatment programs for African-Americans. Researchers report that self-motivation could be an important consideration ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Set of criteria for 'hypersexual disorder' proposed as new mental health condition

(Medical Xpress)—The idea that an individual might suffer from a sexual addiction is great fodder for radio talk shows, comedians and late night TV. But a sex addiction is no laughing matter. Relationships are destroyed, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nicotine lozenges, tobacco-free snuff help smokeless tobacco users quit, study finds

Smokeless tobacco users who said they didn't want to quit changed their minds or significantly cut back when given nicotine lozenges or tobacco-free snuff in a Mayo Clinic study. The findings are published in the February ...

Addiction created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Off-campus college party hosts drink more than attendees

On any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, and on average, party hosts who live off campus are drinking more and engaging in more alcohol-related problem behaviors ...

Health created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Early intervention may curb dangerous college drinking

The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking habits. Now Penn State researchers have a tailored approach that may help prevent students from becoming heavy drinkers.

Health created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3 | with audio podcast