Tag: addiction

Mouse study suggests significant alcohol consumption can shrink some brain regions in absence of DRD2 receptor

From the Brookhaven Laboratory press release: Brain scans of two strains of mice imbibing significant quantities of alcohol reveal serious shrinkage in some brain regions — but only in mice… Read more »

Study suggests low dopamine levels during withdrawal may increase risk of smoking relapse

From the Elsevier press release: Mark Twain said, “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” Many smokers would… Read more »

Study suggests gender differences in neurological roots of addicts’ cravings

From the Yale University press release by Bill Hathaway: When it comes to addiction, sex matters. A new brain imaging study by Yale School of Medicine researchers suggests stress robustly… Read more »

Study looks at effect of socioeconomic background on ability to permanently quit smoking

From the City College of New York press release: Quitting smoking is never easy. However, when you’re poor and uneducated, kicking the habit for good is doubly hard, according to… Read more »

Study points to differences in the way teens’ brains respond when anticipating rewards

From the University of Pittsburgh press release via EurekAlert!: Teenagers are more susceptible to developing disorders like addiction and depression, according to a paper published by Pitt researchers Jan. 16… Read more »