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Hollings researcher co-leads AACR subcommittee calling for nicotine limits

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) endorses a federal policy that sets a maximum nicotine product standard, limiting nicotine levels in combustible cigarettes and related tobacco products to 0.7 mg/g. This reduction aims to make cigarettes minimally or non-addictive, striking at the chemical that keeps people hooked. E...

SourceMedical University of South Carolina·JournalClinical Cancer Research·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 6, 2025

Among youth who vape, USC study finds rise in daily use and difficulty quitting

A US study found that nicotine vaping nearly doubled among adolescents who vaped between 2020 and 2024, with a significant increase in daily users struggling to quit. The researchers aimed to understand the 'hardening' of youth vapers, describing a worsening addiction pattern.

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 3, 2025

Study reveals the role of geography in the opioid crisis

A new study reveals that laws restricting pain clinics, or 'pill mills,' where opioids were often prescribed, reduced risky opioid use by 5 percent. Enacting such laws near the onset of the crisis in the 1990s could have reduced risky use by 30 percent over time.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 30, 2025
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Drinking for two? Prenatal alcohol exposure rewires the brain and fuels compulsive behavior, new study finds

A new study reveals how prenatal alcohol exposure impairs key brain cells and circuits, leading to cognitive inflexibility and increased risk of compulsive alcohol use. Researchers identified a specific brain cell affected by early alcohol exposure, providing a clear target for developing more effective treatments of FASD.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalNeuropharmacology·DateOct 28, 2025

Can inpatient care help address overdose crisis?

Inpatient care offers a range of supports, from reducing drug use to abstinence, but access is challenging due to long wait-lists. The RE-AIM framework helps evaluate the effectiveness of bed-based care and its capacity to meet population needs.

SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 27, 2025

Increased risk of developing alcohol addiction linked to gene mutation

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that mutations in the CHRNA3 gene are associated with lowered sensitivity to alcohol and delayed avoidance behavior. This suggests that normal function of the chrna3 gene helps control alcohol exposure, leading to individual differences in alcohol sensitivity.

SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalJNeurosci·DateOct 27, 2025

Oral nicotine pouches studied as a tool to quit smoking

A Cochrane review suggests that switching to oral nicotine pouches from smoking reduces exposure to harmful substances, but the evidence is not yet clear on whether they can help people quit smoking. The review also notes that other nicotine products, like patches and gums, are beneficial for quitting smoking.

SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 25, 2025
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Ex-smokers who relapse may simply be tired of the effort of not smoking

A new study suggests that psychological cessation fatigue is a key factor in smoking relapse among ex-smokers. The study found that exhaustion from constantly trying to remain a non-smoker can overwhelm coping skills and motivation, leading to increased risk of relapse.

SourceSociety for the Study of Addiction·JournalAddiction·TypeObservational study·DateOct 16, 2025
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Drinking through the generations

A new study by Flinders University found that abstention from alcohol is on the rise, particularly among younger cohorts, with Generation Z nearly 20 times more likely to choose not to drink compared to Baby Boomers. The study suggests a clear generational shift, with declining weekly alcohol consumption and changing social norms drivi...

SourceFlinders University·JournalAddiction·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 7, 2025

CU Anschutz School of Medicine researchers identify new method for treating alcohol use disorder

Researchers found that tolcapone increases behavioral control in individuals with AUD by activating the prefrontal cortex, which is consistent with the drug's effects on dopamine levels. The study suggests a new mechanism for treating AUD beyond current medications that target the brain's reward system.

SourceUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·DateSep 30, 2025

Experts warn federal cuts may extinguish momentum in tobacco control

Recent federal cuts to research grants and funding have threatened efforts to combat tobacco usage and health disparities in the US. The elimination of key offices, such as the Office of Smoking and Health, will likely result in reduced access to tobacco prevention and cessation resources.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeContent analysis·DateSep 30, 2025
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Many older adults – especially Gen X women – show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods

A study found that 21% of Gen X women and 10% of men meet criteria for ultra-processed food addiction, with a higher prevalence in older women. The study highlights the link between ultra-processed foods and risk of chronic disease and premature death, particularly among those who perceive themselves as overweight.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalAddiction·TypeSurvey·DateSep 29, 2025

People may age faster if their dad smoked during puberty

A study found that people whose fathers began smoking at age 15 or younger show signs of faster biological aging compared to chronological age. This accelerated aging is linked to a higher risk of diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and dementia. The researchers call for stronger efforts to prevent tobacco use in teenagers.

SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·TypeObservational study·DateSep 28, 2025
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Trauma’s link to gambling problems: The hidden costs of October 7

A new study at Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that Israeli men with emotional regulation difficulties were more likely to develop gambling problems after the October 7 attacks. Gambling became a coping mechanism for fear, grief, and uncertainty during the war.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalJournal of Gambling Studies·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 15, 2025

Small rewards lead to big wins for saving veterans’ lives

A new study suggests that contingency management, which uses cash or gift certificate prizes as incentives, can reduce the risk of death among veterans with stimulant use disorder. The study found a 41% lower risk of death in veterans who received contingency management care compared to those who didn't.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 10, 2025

More Michigan children are losing parents to overdose, suicide, homicide

A new University of Michigan study found that between 2000 and 2023, 38,429 children in Michigan experienced a parental death due to suicide, homicide, overdose or other substance-related death, with stigmatized deaths increasing from 28% to 42%. The study aims to provide bereavement services to the most affected areas.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateSep 10, 2025

Study reveals how a popular fentanyl additive affects breathing and heart rate

A new U-M study found that xylazine does not amplify the decrease in breathing rate caused by fentanyl use, but reduces heart rate more than fentanyl. This reduction in heart rate may be a more important driver of increased overdose risk, highlighting the need for further research into polysubstance use involving opioids.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJournal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics·DateAug 29, 2025

Study proposes new, more personalized methadone restart approach for opioid use disorder

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus introduces a more individualized approach to restarting methadone treatment for people with opioid use disorder. The findings suggest that tailoring methadone doses to each patient's unique circumstances can improve care without compromising safety.

SourceUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 28, 2025
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Rewiring addiction with designer proteins

Researchers at UC San Diego and NIDA developed a new biochemical approach to combat addiction by custom engineering ion channels to be activated by cocaine, breaking the positive feedback loop. This approach could lead to gene therapies for cocaine addiction that preserve enjoyment of regular activities.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature·DateAug 27, 2025
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Punitive laws on substance use in pregnancy may do more harm than good

A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that punitive laws are largely ineffective and may actually harm those they aim to protect. Prosocial laws, on the other hand, prioritize access to care and harm reduction, recognizing the complex nature of substance use.

SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·DateAug 20, 2025

Study links teen vaping to increased risk of smoking and health issues

A recent study has consistently linked e-cigarette use to a higher risk of cigarette smoking and various health concerns in young people. The review found that vaping often precedes smoking and can lead to increased frequency and intensity of smoking, as well as associated risks such as asthma and depression.

SourceUniversity of York·JournalTobacco Control·DateAug 19, 2025
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Study: Affordable trial programs prevented youth substance misuse

Researchers at Emory University developed two affordable programs to prevent youth substance misuse: Connect Kits for Family Action and Connect Brief Intervention. A randomized trial found that these programs reduced alcohol and other substance use among high school students in rural Oklahoma.

SourceEmory University·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateAug 6, 2025

August Issues of APA journals feature new research on psychiatric genetics, telehealth prescribing of controlled substances, mental health advocacy, and more

The latest American Psychiatric Association journal issues feature groundbreaking research on psychiatric genetics, exploring the role of genetics in mental health. Additionally, studies examine the effectiveness of telehealth prescribing for controlled substances and mental health advocacy efforts to drive policy change.

SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateAug 4, 2025
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This tiny brain network could hold the key to beating cocaine addiction

A specific 'anti-reward' brain circuit becomes hyperactive during cocaine withdrawal, driving discomfort and pushing users back toward the drug. However, this circuit may also serve as a protective mechanism, potentially helping to develop new therapies targeting emotional pain of withdrawal.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2025

US adolescents with cannabis use disorder failing to complete rehabilitation

A recent study by Florida Atlantic University found that US adolescents with cannabis use disorder have low treatment completion rates, ranging from 34.2% to 33.8%. The most common reasons for not completing treatment were dropping out, transferring facilities, and being terminated. Adolescents who began using cannabis at a younger age...

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPediatric Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 22, 2025

Disproportionately more opioids prescribed in poorer areas

A recent study found that people in poorer areas receive three times the prescriptions for opioids than those in wealthier areas, despite a decline in overall opioid use in Canada. The research highlights the persistence of inequalities in healthcare and the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the risks of opioid misuse.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalDrugs - Real World Outcomes·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2025
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Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to lead major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services

The Be Well Texas initiative, led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, will expand access to opioid use disorder treatment services and recovery support across rural and urban communities. This major statewide expansion aims to reduce overdose deaths and build a lasting recovery infrastructure.

SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio·DateJul 16, 2025

FAU receives NIH grant to investigate amphetamine addiction

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are using a genetically tractable model organism, C. elegans, to dissect the cellular pathways impacted by amphetamines. The study aims to identify novel regulators of dopamine release and genes that mediate amphetamine's effects independently of traditional dopamine mechanisms.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·DateJul 15, 2025

Intensity of opioid use appears to be higher in fentanyl era

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that opioid consumption intensity varies enormously across different populations and contexts. The study suggests that tracking average intensities of use could improve our understanding of consumption patterns and inform drug policy and treatment strategies.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalThe American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse·DateJul 15, 2025

Neural pathway for nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Researchers found that mice with weakened laterodorsal tegmentum responses exhibited reduced withdrawal symptoms and increased interactions with new objects. The interpeduncular nucleus inhibits the LDTg, suggesting a potential target for nicotine addiction treatments.

SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateJul 14, 2025
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Addictions and mental health disorders surge in among Jewish Israelis after October 7: new national study by ICAMH at Hebrew University

A sweeping national study by ICAMH at Hebrew University found substantial increases in substance use, behavioral addictions, and mental health disorders in Israel since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Younger, secular populations were most at risk, with sociodemographic disparities evident across repeated samples.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·TypeSurvey·DateJul 10, 2025

Findings of study on how illegally manufactured fentanyl enters U.S. contradict common assumptions, undermining efforts to control supply

A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University found that illegally manufactured fentanyl primarily enters the US via counties along the Canadian border. The analysis revealed these counties accounted for over 40% of large fentanyl seizures in 2023-2024, despite comprising only 3.1% of the national population. This finding undermines eff...

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·DateJul 7, 2025

Increasing contingency management incentives will help more patients recover from addiction

A JAMA Psychiatry study recommends increasing contingency management incentives to improve opioid addiction recovery outcomes. The research team suggests using evidence-based incentive amounts, such as $128 per week for vouchers or $55 per week for prizes over 12 weeks, to effectively reduce stimulant and/or opioid use.

SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 2, 2025

Supportive housing offers high-impact, cost-effective response to homelessness and opioid use

A new study found that providing housing and supportive services without requiring drug treatment is a surprisingly cost-effective approach to helping unhoused people with opioid use disorder. The 'housing first' model output showed that people with stable housing are more likely to enter treatment for opioid use and have a higher like...

SourceStanford University·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJul 1, 2025
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Innovative toolkit blazes trail for healthcare providers to learn with patients struggling with opioid use, chronic pain

A new online toolkit developed by the University of Ottawa and Health Canada aims to educate healthcare providers on managing opioid-related issues. The toolkit's co-creation model involves patient input, leading to a deeper understanding of chronic pain and opioid use, and a more compassionate approach to care.

SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalPatient Education and Counseling·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 20, 2025

Doctors raise concern over rise in recreational ketamine use

The number of people seeking treatment for ketamine addiction has increased eightfold since 2014-2015, with doctors warning of serious health problems and inadequate diagnostic criteria. Doctors call for better screening tools and treatments to address the growing concern of non-prescribed ketamine use.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 11, 2025
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Could lighting be the new gambling regulator?

Researchers at Flinders University found that blue-enriched light can make people less sensitive to losses, leading to riskier gambling behaviors. The study suggests that reducing blue light exposure could be a potential strategy to mitigate impulsive gambling.

SourceFlinders University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2025

FAU study explores barriers and trends in cannabis use disorder treatment

A new FAU study analyzing 16 years of national data reveals the most common reasons why people with cannabis problems don't seek help, including lack of knowledge, cost, stigma, and fear of job impacts. The study also identifies consistent predictors of access to treatment, highlighting an urgent need for targeted outreach and improved...

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalSubstance Use & Misuse·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 3, 2025

Investigating cocaine addiction using fruit flies

A new study uses a fruit fly model to investigate the genetic basis of cocaine addiction. By genetically modifying bitter-sensing receptors in fruit flies, researchers found that these flies developed a preference for cocaine over sugar. This study suggests that genes involved in human cocaine addiction may also be active in fruit flies.

SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateJun 2, 2025

E-cigarette warnings lower vaping interest and raise quit intentions

Researchers found that e-cigarette warnings are effective in discouraging vaping, with health harm warnings being more effective than addiction warnings. The analysis included 22,549 participants and showed no negative unintended consequences, such as encouraging people to smoke cigarettes instead of vaping.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalJAMA Internal Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 2, 2025
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Fruit flies on cocaine could reveal better therapies for addiction

Researchers created genetically modified fruit flies that become addicted to cocaine, revealing a potential model for understanding and treating cocaine use disorder. The study's findings suggest that the key to preventing cocaine addiction lies in the flies' ability to detect bitter flavors, which can be mimicked in humans.

SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalJNeurosci·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 2, 2025

Yes, social media might be making kids depressed

A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that as preteens used more social media, their depressive symptoms increased by 35%. The research team tracked changes over time in each child to accurately assess the link between social media and depression. Experts suggest using digital habits tools to create healthier online behavior...

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 21, 2025

Vaping increases dependency more than nicotine gum

A new study found that pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum, indicating a high potential for abuse. The study used a sample of adult non-smokers and found that vaping devices decreased cravings and withdrawal, but increased satisfaction.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalNicotine & Tobacco Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2025
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