Addiction

Socially anxious individuals drink more in the presence of strangers, a study using smartphone surveys and alcohol sensors reveals. Familiarity in social settings inversely affects their alcohol consumption.

Partisan media consumption is related to public attitudes towards opioid use disorder, with Republican-leaning media linked to increased stigma and less support for harm reduction policies, and Democratic-leaning media associated with reduced stigma and support for rehabilitative policies.

Doxycycline, an antibiotic, shows promise in reducing addictive effects of drugs like morphine and cocaine, offering new treatment avenues for substance use disorders. These findings, though preliminary and based on male mice, suggest potential for more effective interventions against addiction.

New research in Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science provides evidence that smoking tobacco is linked to significant brain volume reduction, including gray and white matter, with heavier smoking causing more substantial loss.

New research links excessive smartphone use to weakened brain networks, affecting cognitive control and executive function. The study suggests similarities between digital device addiction and other addictive behaviors.

Recent research reveals how brain circuits respond differently to drug delivery methods, with rapid dopamine increases significantly impacting addiction-related neural pathways. The study offers new insights into addiction treatment strategies.

In a recent study, researchers discovered that frequent use of nicotine products by young adults and adolescents is associated with changes in brain blood flow, particularly in areas critical to addiction and cognitive function. The findings have been published in...

A new study identifies a common brain network underlying various substance use disorders, offering a potential target for treatments. Despite methodological differences across studies, over 80% of neuroimaging abnormalities in addiction converge on this network.

Recent research indicates that abstaining from alcohol for over seven months can significantly improve brain structure in those recovering from alcohol use disorders. These findings highlight the brain's capacity to heal with sustained sobriety.

A study from 1976 to 2022 reveals more U.S. high school seniors are using cannabis to manage stress. The prevalence of this coping strategy has significantly increased, with relaxation cited as the top reason.

Short-video applications like YouTube and TikTok have become increasingly popular among college students. While these platforms offer entertainment and social interaction, a study in Computers in Human Behavior highlighted that excessive use could lead to behavioral addiction symptoms, such as...

A recent study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that individuals with severe alcohol use disorder exhibit heightened rejection sensitivity, affecting their social interactions and mental well-being. This sensitivity may contribute to interpersonal problems and offers insights into treatment...

A recent study in Rhode Island revealed that individuals with opioid use disorder on higher doses of buprenorphine have a 20% greater likelihood of staying in treatment compared to those on lower doses. The findings come amidst rising concerns over...

A recent study found that feelings of loneliness significantly influence the relationship between difficulties in emotion regulation and problematic pornography use. The research revealed that those struggling with emotion regulation are more likely to turn to pornography, with loneliness amplifying...

Mindfulness-based treatments for substance dependence can lead to functional brain changes, especially in areas related to reward processing and cognitive control, according to a review in BMC Psychiatry. However, the review also highlights the need for more high-quality fMRI studies...