News tagged with alcohol addiction


Herbal drug reduces the effects of alcohol

(Medical Xpress) -- Alcohol consumption can lead to those dreaded hangovers and even alcohol dependence. However, a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has found a natural ingredient in the ...

Neuroscience created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 9 | with audio podcast report

Enzyme might be target for treating smoking, alcoholism at same time

An enzyme that appears to play a role in controlling the brain's response to nicotine and alcohol in mice might be a promising target for a drug that simultaneously would treat nicotine addiction and alcohol abuse in people, ...

Medical research created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers argue 'addiction' a poor way to understand the normal use of drugs

A new review from UK and German researchers claims that the vast majority of people who routinely use drugs are using them to achieve their goals and cope better with the stresses of modern life.

Other created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 8

Snacking and BMI linked to double effect of brain activity and self-control

Snack consumption and BMI are linked to both brain activity and self-control, new research has found.

Neuroscience created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify pathway that may protect against cocaine addiction

(Medical Xpress)—A study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health gives insight into changes in the reward circuitry of the brain that may provide resistance against cocaine addiction. Scientists ...

Neuroscience created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Energy drinks linked to substance use in musicians, study shows

(Medical Xpress) -- Frequent use of energy drinks is associated with binge drinking, alcohol-related social problems and misuse of prescription drugs among musicians, according to researchers at the University ...

Health created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study of US popular music links luxury alcohol brands with degrading sex

In a study published online today in the international journal Addiction, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh reported that the average US adolescent is heavily exposed to alcohol brand references in popular music. ...

Health created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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

Buzz kills: No amount of alcohol safe to drive

In the United States, the blood-alcohol limit may be 0.08 percent, but no amount of alcohol seems to be safe for driving, according to a University of California, San Diego sociologist. A study led by David Phillips and published ...

Health created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study IDs new genetic links to impulsivity, alcohol problems in men

Being impulsive can lead us to say things we regret, buy things we really don't need, engage in behaviors that are risky and even develop troublesome addictions. But are different kinds of hastiness and rashness embedded ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research about Facebook addiction

Are you a social media enthusiast or simply a Facebook addict?Researchers from Norway have developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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

Are you addicted to the internet?

People worried about the amount of time they spend online are invited to take part in a study about internet addiction.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 26, 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

Tendency to binge drinking runs in the blood

Mice drink more alcohol during the dark cycle compared to daytime.  The discovery made by scientists from  Portland Alcohol Research Center and The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at University of ...

Addiction created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0