Medical research
Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows its potential benefits for humans
Microdosing—regularly ingesting small amounts of a psychedelic substance—has gone mainstream.
Feb 3, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Can certain nutrients protect against the effects of fetal alcohol exposure?
Fetal alcohol exposure at any stage of pregnancy can lead to congenital malformations, as well as cognitive, behavioral, and emotional impairments in offspring. New research conducted in mice and published in The FASEB Journal ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Addiction
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass tied to risk for alcohol use disorder hospitalization
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is associated with an increased risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related hospitalizations versus both sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs, according to a study published online ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Addiction
Study finds hepatitis C treatment gap for individuals with alcohol use disorder
A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are less likely to receive antivirals for hepatitis C, despite current guidelines recommending antiviral treatment ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers uncover how kappa opioid receptors drive anxiety
University of North Carolina researchers uncovered a cellular mechanism by which kappa opioid receptors (KOR) drive anxiety. These proteins inhibit the release of the neurotransmitter glutamate in a part of the brain that ...
Mar 17, 2016
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Addiction
Young adults' reasons not to drink point to potential for more effective prevention, treatment interventions
Young adults (aged 18–25) who use alcohol have varying personal reasons for not drinking on some days—reasons that could be harnessed to improve the effectiveness of programs preventing and treating alcohol use disorder ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Neuroscience
Stress activates brain regions linked to alcohol use disorder differently for women than men, finds study
When exposed to stress, people with alcohol use disorder engage parts of the brain associated with both stress and addiction, which may cause them to drink or crave alcohol after a stressful experience, suggest the authors ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Addiction
Neighborhood access to alcohol might be linked to raised risk of suicide attempts
Living in a neighborhood with bars or government-run alcohol outlets may increase suicidal behavior among young adults, especially men and those with elevated genetic liability for attempting suicide, a new study suggests. ...
May 29, 2023
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Health
How to know when holiday drinking is hurting your brain
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer – and, often, alcohol.
Dec 16, 2016
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Addiction
Childhood trauma exposure is very common among alcohol-dependent inpatients
Accumulating evidence indicates that childhood trauma experience (CTE) may be an environmental susceptibility factor for a variety of psychiatric disorders, including alcohol dependence (AD). CTE can include sexual, physical, ...
Mar 15, 2012
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