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Methamphetamine impairs dopamine uptake by targeting a protein modification
Dopamine brings on a surge of pleasure, but too much dopamine in a synapse can ultimately lead to mood disorders... Read more -
Our bodies 'talk,' listen carefully: Researcher helps chronic pain sufferers reduce opioid misuse
Our bodies send us signals throughout the day to prompt us into action. Our stomachs growl to indicate we're hungry,... Read more -
Nearly 7 in 10 Medicaid patients not receiving treatment within 6 months of opioid use disorder diagnosis, study finds
A US study of more than a million Medicaid enrollees newly diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD), finds most—nearly seven... Read more -
Early brain differences may explain sex-specific risks for addiction
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a... Read more -
Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the... Read more -
Dopamine desensitization in fruit flies shows how repeated actions lose appeal over time
Our brain's reward system processes and reinforces pleasurable experiences, motivating us to seek out and engage in rewarding activities ranging... Read more -
Research reveals gaps in tracking opioid use among older adults in Medicare post-acute care
A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older... Read more -
Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique
A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle... Read more -
Starting opioid agonist treatment after hospitalization for toxicity halves risk of repeat event
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Unity Health Toronto... Read more -
Unregulated and unsafe: Expert warns of risks in substance use reduction apps
In a commentary published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers at Rutgers Health, Harvard University and the... Read more -
Detection is not prevention: Will drug testing drivers really make NZ roads safer?
The government's new mandate to carry out random oral-fluid roadside drug testing marks a milestone in New Zealand's road safety... Read more -
Why there may be a link to ADHD and substance use among young sexual minority men
Young sexual minority men—a term used to describe gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men—with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read more -
Nearly one in four adult Arkansans used tobacco in last 30 days
New findings from the Arkansas Health Survey, the largest and most comprehensive health survey in the state's history, reveal that... Read more -
Experimental compound curbs alcohol intake and motivation in mice, with sex-dependent differences
A new compound tested at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain shows promising effects in reducing alcohol... Read more -
Risk tools pinpoint patients most vulnerable to overdose or death after leaving hospital early
Risk prediction tools might help identify patients at the highest risk of overdose and death after a "before medically advised"... Read more
