Neuroscience
Scientists identify the cells behind nicotine aversion in the mouse brain
If you have ever smoked, or know someone who has—they might tell you that smoking a cigarette probably felt disgusting at first.
Nov 25, 2019
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Young adults with ADHD are at higher risk for developing nicotine addiction
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to self-administer nicotine and report more pleasurable responses than people without the condition, according to a study by Duke Health researchers.
Dec 10, 2019
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Medications
Computer game may help to predict reuse of opioids
A computer betting game can help predict the likelihood that someone recovering from opioid addiction will reuse the pain-relieving drugs, a new study shows.
Dec 08, 2019
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Medical research
Activation of opioid receptor uncovered
Together with colleagues from Shanghai, Brussels, Canada and the USA, researchers from the University of Bonn have uncovered the binding mechanism of an important pain receptor. The results facilitate the development of new ...
Nov 27, 2019
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One shot of ketamine could reduce problem drinking
A one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, finds a new UCL experimental study.
Nov 26, 2019
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Neuroscience
Brain biomarker predicts compulsive drinking in mice
Although alcohol use is ubiquitous in modern society, only a portion of individuals develop alcohol use disorders or addiction. Yet, scientists have not understood why some individuals are prone to develop drinking problems, ...
Nov 21, 2019
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Medications
Problem drinkers have higher 'benzo' use, study shows
Problem drinkers are more likely than teetotalers and moderate drinkers to take benzodiazepines, a class of sedatives that are among the most commonly prescribed drugs—and the most abused. When taken by heavier drinkers, ...
Dec 13, 2019
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Medications
Concerns about other painkillers contributed to opioid crisis, study finds
Patients with chronic pain caught between cardiovascular concerns about non-opioid analgesics and addiction risks of opioids, likely causing significant unmet need for pain relief.
Dec 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Blood pressure drug could help problem drinkers
A drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety induced by long-term heavy alcohol use, and also halt the damage such drinking can cause to the brain's ability to grow new cells, QUT research shows.
Dec 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists discover key neural circuit regulating alcohol consumption
Scientists have known that a region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviors related to alcohol use and consumption in general. It's been less known which precise populations ...
Dec 11, 2019
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