A team of scientists from Pusan National University conducted an updated meta-analysis to clarify the relationship between alcohol consumption and unprovoked seizures and epilepsy. They found that overall, alcohol drinkers were at a significantly higher risk of developing epilepsy compared to non-drinkers.
SourcePusan National University·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 27, 2022
Researchers found that exposure to addiction medicine consult teams led to a significantly reduced risk of death within three months of discharge. Medication played a key role in reducing mortality for patients with opioid use disorders, while other components may be crucial for those with alcohol use disorder.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·DateJan 25, 2022
Researchers at MU developed a new framework to identify people previously overlooked for AUD, focusing on 13 risk factors such as impulsive behavior and reward sensitivity. The framework aims to provide more accurate diagnoses and connect individuals with tailored treatment options.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalPsychological Bulletin·DateJan 24, 2022
An analysis of data from 16 US states found that wine and spirit sales increased during the early months of the pandemic, while beer sales declined. Visits to liquor stores increased, but those to bars and pubs decreased.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalPLOS ONE·DateDec 17, 2021
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A new study by NYU School of Global Public Health found racial disparities in opioid prescribing, with Blacks and Hispanics less likely to be prescribed opioids in the late 1990s. By the mid 2000s, prescription opioid use among Blacks matched that of whites, despite the focus on white populations during the opioid crisis.
SourceNew York University·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·DateDec 7, 2021
A study of HIV-positive black and Latino men found that methamphetamine use combined with intimate partner violence boosts inflammatory and antiviral genes, leading to immune system exhaustion. This combination may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other disorders.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalAnnals of Behavioral Medicine·DateDec 3, 2021
Pharmacy standing orders led to a significant increase in naloxone dispensing in Massachusetts, but gaps in access persist in rural communities and Hispanic neighborhoods. Communities with higher rates of opioid overdose deaths and buprenorphine treatment also dispensed more naloxone.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence·DateNov 28, 2021
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Researchers will investigate brain circuitry, neurochemicals and immune system interactions to understand why people living with HIV are more vulnerable to depression. They aim to identify specific biomarkers of depression and develop better treatments.
A recent study published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine found that people who wake up, smoke, and return to sleep are more likely driven by stress than nicotine addiction. To help these smokers quit, researchers recommend addressing their psychological distress and developing treatments that go beyond nicotine dependence.
SourcePenn State·JournalBehavioral Sleep Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateNov 3, 2021
A new study by Washington State University researchers found that relaxing limits on take-home methadone doses during the COVID-19 pandemic did not lead to worse treatment outcomes. The study saw a nearly doubling of methadone take-home doses but no significant changes in emergency department visits or methadone testing.
SourceWashington State University·JournalThe American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 1, 2021
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US car crash deaths involving cannabis have doubled between 2000 and 2018, with those also involving alcohol increasing by over 100%. Researchers found a significant link between cannabis use and increased risk of alcohol involvement in fatal crashes.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateOct 29, 2021
A recent UC San Diego study has found that e-cigarette use does not help smokers stay off cigarettes, but rather increases the risk of relapse. Former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes were more likely to relapse compared to those who remained tobacco-free.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 19, 2021
A Binghamton University researcher has received a $1.74 million grant to investigate how prenatal alcohol exposure affects anxiety in offspring. The study aims to understand the relationship between corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and anxiety, with potential implications for diagnosis and treatment of human patients.
A recent study found that fully vaccinated individuals with substance use disorders have a significantly higher risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infection compared to the general population. The study, published in World Psychiatry, revealed that patients with cocaine and cannabis use disorder had the highest risks.
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A new study suggests that tobacco and alcohol use may lead to an increased risk of using cannabis and other illicit drugs. The research also found a possible gateway effect between tobacco use and subsequent cannabis use, as well as opioid dependence leading to increased alcohol consumption.
SourceSociety for the Study of Addiction·JournalAddiction·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 30, 2021
The study aims to identify the health complications and modifiable risk factors of women with MetS and substance use disorder. By analyzing decade-long data from a research database, researchers hope to develop interventions that improve maternal health and reduce related pregnancy complications.
SourceMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine·DateSep 29, 2021
Neuroscientists at Lieber Institute for Brain Development discover similar cell types across human and mouse brains associated with reward and addiction. The study provides molecular profiles of cell types in key regions, including the nucleus accumbens and amygdala.
SourceLieber Institute for Brain Development·JournalNeuron·DateSep 27, 2021
A study published in ERJ Open Research reveals a rise in smoking and vaping among Irish teens, undermining the country's efforts to become tobacco-free by 2025. The research suggests that e-cigarette use is linked to an increased risk of smoking, particularly among teenagers.
SourceEuropean Respiratory Society·JournalERJ Open Research·TypeObservational study·DateSep 20, 2021
A recent NIH-funded study found that the overall rate of drug use among 10-14 year-olds remained stable during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, with adolescents experiencing stress and hardship being most likely to use substances. The study also detected shifts in substance types, with alcohol use declining and nicotine use increasing.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalJournal of Adolescent Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 24, 2021
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A new study found that 28.4% of adults with a history of suicide attempts are psychologically flourishing, achieving excellent mental health with factors like social support, higher income, and absence of chronic pain contributing to their well-being
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalArchives of Suicide Research·TypeSurvey·DateJul 27, 2021