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Newswise: UC San Diego Awarded $8 Million to Uncover Genetic Foundations of Substance Use Disorders
Released: 28-Oct-2024 11:00 AM EDT
UC San Diego Awarded $8 Million to Uncover Genetic Foundations of Substance Use Disorders
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego has received a five-year, $8 Million grant to support a NIDA P30 Center to investigate the genetics, genomics, and epigenetics behind substance use disorders.

Released: 24-Oct-2024 10:40 AM EDT
Opioids May Negatively Impact Hormone Health
Endocrine Society

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system.

Newswise: Implantable Device May Prevent Death From Opioid Overdose
21-Oct-2024 12:10 PM EDT
Implantable Device May Prevent Death From Opioid Overdose
Washington University in St. Louis

Researchers from WashU Medicine and Northwestern University developed an implantable device that can detect an overdose and rapidly deliver naloxone.

Released: 21-Oct-2024 11:55 AM EDT
A 37% Drop in Overdose Deaths From Drugs Mixed with Opioids – Fentanyl Included
Ohio State University

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study.

Newswise: Brain Imaging of Neuromelanin May be Key to Understanding Extensive Substance Use
Released: 16-Oct-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Brain Imaging of Neuromelanin May be Key to Understanding Extensive Substance Use
Stony Brook University

A study that used a specialized type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), named neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, showed that this type of MRI signal was increased in regions of the midbrain in young adults ages 20 to 24 who had an extensive alcohol and drug use history. The findings are published early online in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Newswise: Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain
Released: 16-Oct-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Men and Women Use Different Biological Systems to Reduce Pain
University of California San Diego

According to new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women.

Newswise: Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
Released: 15-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
West Virginia University

As cannabidiol products — commonly known as CBD — become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.

Released: 10-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: DEA's Move to Reclassify Marijuana Sparks Debate on Health, Access, and Research
George Washington University

In response to President Biden's call to reclassify marijuana, the DEA began the process of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. ...

Newswise: UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth
Released: 10-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UA Little Rock Receives $5 Million to Combat Drug Use Among Arkansas Youth
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received $5 million in federal funding to address the growing drug and opioid crisis among youth in Arkansas. The award comes from appropriations language authored by U.S. Sen. John Boozman passed into law in 2024. The funding is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Newswise: Top Experts Unite at University of Bristol to Tackle Gambling Harms Globally
Released: 9-Oct-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Top Experts Unite at University of Bristol to Tackle Gambling Harms Globally
University of Bristol

Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.

Released: 7-Oct-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation to Host Symposium on Xylazine Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education announces a symposium titled "The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic in Pennsylvania: The Xylazine Crisis" to be held on November 23, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Bluemle Life Science Building at Jefferson Med in Philadelphia.

Released: 25-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Study Reveals Sources of Opioid Poisoning Among Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers Health research finds the medications of grandparents and pets, as well as discarded items, pose unexpected hazards for young children.

18-Sep-2024 7:00 PM EDT
Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder at Risk of Liver Disease May be Less Commonly Referred for Liver Treatment if they are primarily seen for Mental Health Disorders
Research Society on Alcoholism

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are at risk of advanced liver disease are less likely to be referred for liver evaluation and care if they present primarily with alcohol-related mental health issues or a mental health diagnosis, according to a study of referral practices in Virginia’s largest health system. The findings point to the possibility of widespread missed opportunities for treating three conditions that commonly co-occur: AUD, mental health disorders, and liver disease. Recent years have seen notable increases in the USA in alcohol-related deaths, mental health disorders, and hospital admissions relating to alcohol use and concurrent mental health conditions. AUD is a significant cause of liver disease, and both addiction and co-occurring mental illness can be barriers to successful liver treatment. Integrating AUD treatment, mental health care, and hepatology (liver care) is necessary to improve outcomes, but data suggests this approach is not the norm. For the st

     
Newswise: Ultra-Low-Dose Ketamine Can Curb Opioid Withdrawal
Released: 17-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Ultra-Low-Dose Ketamine Can Curb Opioid Withdrawal
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Research findings published Aug. 29 in Addiction Science & Clinical Practice may offer hope. A pilot study showed that a small amount of ketamine can reduce or eliminate the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting fentanyl.

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9-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

One in 5 older adults used cannabis products that include THC in the last year. Among them, 20% said they drove within 2 hours of using cannabis, and a similar percentage said they experience at least one potential signs of addiction.

Newswise: Sleep-deprived, cyberbullied teenagers addicted to smartphones now a common global phenomenon
Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Sleep-deprived, cyberbullied teenagers addicted to smartphones now a common global phenomenon
University of South Australia

A survey of 50,000 primary and secondary school students has found a clear link between night time phone use, sleep deprivation, cyberbullying and poor mental health.

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Released: 20-Aug-2024 3:20 PM EDT
Curious by Nature: How Addictive Are Companies Making Video Games with Dr. Puneet Manchanda
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

For many years, addiction research has focused on chemical dependencies like drugs and alcohol. However, new phenomena such as video game and social media addictions are not as extensively studied.

     
Released: 20-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine-led team finds that compound in rosemary extract can reduce cocaine sensitivity
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 — A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce volitional intakes of cocaine by moderating the brain’s reward response, offering a new therapeutic target for treating addiction. The study, recently published online in the journal Neuron, describes team members’ focus on a region of the brain called the globus pallidus externus, which acts as a gatekeeper that regulates how we react to cocaine.

Newswise: Nationally Recognized Behavioral Scientist Dr. Kelly Dunn Named Director of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Released: 19-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nationally Recognized Behavioral Scientist Dr. Kelly Dunn Named Director of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today the appointment of Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA, one of the nation’s leading researchers on opioid use disorder, as the inaugural Director of the School’s Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine

Newswise: National Academy of Medicine Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
Released: 19-Aug-2024 8:30 AM EDT
National Academy of Medicine Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
Florida Atlantic University

FAU joins the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Combating Opioid Crises. This pilot project, involving more 80 organizations, aims to enhance coordination and address addiction challenges through collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors.



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