Category: Addictions

Study suggests childhood trauma can affect reaction to morphine

From the University of Exeter press release: People who have experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable “high” from morphine, new research suggests. University of Exeter scientists compared the effects… Read more »

Study suggests history of drug dependence is associated with negative mental health outcomes

From the University of Toronto press release: New research published online in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction found that Canadians with a history of drug dependence are… Read more »

Study suggests link between social media addiction and cyberbullying

From the University of Georgia press release: As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online… Read more »

Study looks at how gamblers plan their actions to maximize rewards

From the University of Cologne press release: In their pursuit of maximum reward, people suffering from gambling disorder rely less on exploring new but potentially better strategies, and more on… Read more »

Study suggests increase in pleasurable effects of alcohol over time can predict alcohol use disorder

From the University of Chicago Medical Center press release: A new study out of the University of Chicago Medicine following young adult drinkers for 10 years has found that individuals… Read more »

Study suggests gamblers ignore important information when placing a bet

From the University of British Columbia press release: People with gambling problems are less likely to consider important information that could prevent them from losing, according to new research published… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness interventions can help change health behaviours

From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of mindfulness approaches to promote positive changes in health behaviors. New neurobiologically based models of… Read more »

Study looks at how brain neurons influence choices

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release: When you are faced with a choice — say, whether to have ice cream or chocolate cake for dessert — sets… Read more »