Addiction
Study finds link between alcohol use and domestic violence
Alcohol use is more likely than marijuana use to lead to violence between partners, according to studies done at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Jan 27, 2014
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News tagged with addictive behavior
Neuroscience
Your brain on drugs: Functional differences in brain communication in cocaine users
The brain function of people addicted to cocaine is different from that of people who are not addicted and often linked to highly impulsive behavior, according to a new scientific study.
Apr 29, 2015
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Health
E-cigarettes connected to problematic drinking, study finds
Using e-cigarettes is related to problematic drinking, according to new research published in Addictive Behaviors. In a study involving around 1400 people, researchers also found that more women than men use e-cigarettes ...
Oct 28, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cyberbullying puts teens at risk
Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and internet addiction, reports ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Addiction
Study links social media, gaming addiction to emotions
Social media scrolling and gaming can be addictive, but a new study out of the University of Georgia found these two behaviors are particularly habit forming for kids who have trouble regulating their emotions.
Dec 20, 2022
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Neuroscience
Molecular underpinnings of addiction produce strong addiction-related memories
Addiction-related memories are exceptionally strong and stable, suggesting that addictive drugs remodel the brain's circuitry in a prominent and lasting way. In the past decade, researchers have used mouse models to unravel ...
Jan 11, 2017
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Medications
Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?
In recent years, the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. While this new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight loss, researchers have ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online navigating a complex virtual world.
Mar 30, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Modest weight loss can have lasting health benefits, research shows
Overweight and obese individuals can achieve a decade's worth of important health benefits by losing just 20 pounds, even if they regain the weight later that decade, according to research presented at the American Psychological ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Addiction
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.
Sep 18, 2012
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