Tag: substance abuse

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 weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use

From the American Psychological Association press release: Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are… Read more »

Study suggests mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse

From the University of Washington press release: A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research from the University of Washington. People… Read more »

Study looks at how college students can end up in vicious cycle of substance abuse, poor academics, stress

From the Binghamton University press release: One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack… Read more »

Study suggests link between drinking and drug-use dreams in recovery to more severe addiction history

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: Vivid dreams involving drinking and drug use are common among individuals in recovery. A study from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Recovery Research… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol

From the Rutgers University press release: Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a Rutgers-led study in… Read more »

Study suggests principles that can help substance use treatment systems focus on high-level goals

From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs press release: Building on reviews of existing studies, researchers in Canada have identified the principles that may help improve substance use… Read more »

Study suggests lifetime peer influences, and parenting, predict adult coercive relationships

From the Arizona State University press release: Crude, vulgar or offensive talk, even among friends in private, can signal the beginning of a pathway leading to antisocial behaviors, substance abuse… Read more »

Study suggests binge drinking affects male and female brains differently

From the Frontiers press release: Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males and females, finds a new… Read more »