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Blue-enriched light may increase risk-taking in gambling by reducing loss sensitivity
Gambling addiction is a rising concern, but what if the bright lights in the casino are subtly influencing risk-taking decisions?... Read more -
Females may be more biochemically sensitive to alcohol long before dependence sets in
Alcohol affects everyone differently, but new research reveals that biological sex may play a bigger role than previously thought.... Read more -
Older veterans turn to cannabis for pain, mood and sleep relief
Cannabis use among older veterans is more prevalent than previously documented, with over one in 10 reporting use in the... Read more -
Cannabis use disorder treatment rates decline 32% over 16 years despite persistent high need, study finds
As cannabis becomes more potent and widely used in the United States—especially among young adults—concerns about cannabis use disorder are... Read more -
Dancing to the dopamine reward threshold: How long-term addiction shifts music perception
Research led by Aarhus University in Denmark reports that individuals with substance use disorders experience a heightened urge to move... Read more -
Q&A: Why regional disparities in opioid overdose mortality persist despite national decline
Sarah Wakeman, MD, Senior Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, is the co-senior author and Will... Read more -
Fruit flies on cocaine could reveal better therapies for addiction
For the first time, researchers have created genetically modified fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The flies will... Read more -
Higher concentration of cannabis retailers found in low-income neighborhoods
A novel study reveals a significantly higher concentration of recreational (nonmedical) cannabis retailers in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas and neighborhoods with... Read more -
Asthma medication fails to treat alcoholism overall, but women see some benefit
A drug that once showed promise as a treatment for alcohol use disorder did not work as expected, a new... Read more -
E-cigarette warnings lower vaping interest and raise quit intentions, meta-analysis shows
Electronic-cigarette warnings are effective in discouraging vaping, with warnings specific to health harms being generally more effective than warnings about... Read more -
UK ban on disposable vapes goes into effect
A ban on disposable vapes goes into effect across the UK on Sunday in a bid to protect children's health... Read more -
Brain network activity may offer clues to future drinking behaviors of adolescents
Measuring the interaction of brain networks could potentially help identify teens at risk for dangerous drinking, according to a novel... Read more -
Employment may support recovery from problem drinking
Having a job may give people a better chance at recovery following treatment for alcohol use disorder. Nationwide data from... Read more -
Alcohol-fueled cancer deaths are on the rise in the US
A new study led by experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of... Read more -
Australia faces rising threats from synthetic opioids
Reports of synthetic opioids contaminating Australia's drug supply highlight the concerning pace at which they are entering the country. The... Read more
