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...
A recent neuroimaging study involving young adults discovered that those with a stronger startle reaction to unpredictable threats, like electric shocks, were more prone to binge drinking a year later. These individuals also displayed increased reactivity in the bilateral anterior...
New research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that individuals with social anxiety disorder are at a heightened risk of developing alcohol use disorder. This connection is unique to social anxiety, distinguishing it from other forms of anxiety disorders.
Researchers have uncovered a novel approach to chronic pain and opioid craving management by integrating the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) method with smartwatch technology. The innovative study, conducted through Zoom and wearable sensors, revealed significant reductions in both pain and...
A neuroimaging study of individuals suffering from cocaine use disorder in China showed that these individuals showed signs of atrophy in various brain regions. These alterations were more pronounced in individuals who started using cocaine as minors, before the age...
A new neuroimaging study has found that individuals who consumed their first alcoholic drink before the age of 18 had weaker connections in the brain's cognitive control network compared those who consumed their first alcoholic drink after the age of...
A recent study found that the initial sensitivity of neurons to cocaine in a brain region known as the nucleus accumbens shell can predict future increases in cocaine intake. These individual differences in neuronal sensitivity may have implications for understanding...
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...