Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely prescribed for diabetes and obesity, but studies have found evidence that the medications may also influence behavior, such as supporting impulse control and ...
Jun 17, 2026
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Teenagers who frequently use social media are about three times more likely to try cannabis than those who use it occasionally, new research from the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has found.
Jun 1, 2026
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Most childhood lying does not lead to serious problems in adulthood, and only certain kinds of lying behavior are associated with later psychological or legal issues, a new study has found.
May 28, 2026
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A new study finds that brain electrical activity tied to impulsive decision-making—a key contributor to suicide risk—changes after lithium treatment in people who have survived a life-threatening suicide attempt. The findings ...
May 7, 2026
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Riskier anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has been linked to poorer mental health symptoms, new Griffith University research has found. Ph.D. Candidate Ben Bonenti from Griffith's School of Applied Psychology examined ...
May 6, 2026
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Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting—the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones—shedding new light on how impulsive ...
Nov 24, 2025
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Using a prebiotic to influence bacterial activity in the gut after a traumatic brain injury may help reduce impulsive behavior, one of the common symptoms to follow a moderate blow to the head, a new study in rats suggests.
Nov 24, 2025
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College can be a joyful time—of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19–25, brings attention to the struggles faced by ...
Oct 20, 2025
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The authors of a new study have identified distinct personality profiles of people with impulsivity, with different attributes that influence whether a person engages in, or avoids, high-risk drinking. The study suggests ...
Aug 25, 2025
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