A recent study explored deep brain stimulation (DBS ) as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. The findings suggest that DBS may help reduce symptoms related to alcohol use disorder, such as increased abstinence, reduced cravings, and decreased anhedonia....
A recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence explored the potential cognitive decline in individuals following an opioid overdose. The findings suggest a link between opioid overdose and a decline in thinking skills, emphasizing the importance of understanding these...
A study found that people who experienced childhood maltreatment but did not develop substance use disorder had better emotional control and higher levels of endocannabinoid function. Understanding these factors could aid in the development of interventions to prevent substance use...
Analyzing social media activity can help predict whether individuals will continue their treatment for substance use disorder. Using artificial intelligence to analyze Facebook posts proved more effective than standard psychological tests in predicting treatment dropout, with high-risk individuals more likely...
A recent study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior examined the impact of a week-long period of abstaining from pornography use on withdrawal symptoms experienced by regular pornography users, finding no effect.
A new study conducted in 42 countries suggests that almost 5% of people may be at high risk of experiencing compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD). However, only 14% of them have ever sought treatment for these behaviors, according to the...
A recent study examining death records in the United States revealed that men faced a significantly higher risk of overdose deaths involving opioids and stimulant drugs compared to women in 2020-2021. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, showed that men had...
Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that chronic alcohol consumption can increase sensitivity to pain through two distinct molecular mechanisms: one related to alcohol intake and the other to alcohol withdrawal. This finding, published in the British Journal of Pharmacology,...
Opioid signal transduction is complex, and scientists are just starting to figure out how it works. However, one thing is clear: Not every protein involved in this process does the same thing. Some are more important for pain relief, while...
Exercise-based interventions for substance abuse populations are a topic of interest in research and clinical practice. However, a new scientific review argues that the wide number of methodological concerns and knowledge gaps in the literature prevents the development of clinical...
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the consequences of parental phubbing for junior high school students. The findings indicate that parental phubbing (ignoring their child to focus on their phone) is related to poor parent/child relationships and is...
Social media dependency is associated with a reduced preference for freedom, according to new research published in Psychological Reports. The study suggests that people who are heavily dependent on social media may use it as a way to escape from...
People with internalizing mental health disorders like anxiety and depression tend to experience more symptoms related to drinking alcohol, even if they drink the same amount as people without these disorders, according to new research published in the journal Alcohol:...
New research sheds light on the brain circuits involved in addiction to opioids like fentanyl. The findings, published in Cell Reports, indicate that that chronic opioid exposure triggers a series of changes in the brain that results in a hypodopaminergic...
Recent research published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging explored the relationship between choosing to delay gratification, neural functioning, and success or failure in smoking cessation. The findings indicate that individuals who chose immediate rewards rather than delayed ones are likelier to...