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A first-of-its-kind Phase 1 clinical trial, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, has found fecal transplants may be helpful in reducing drinking behaviors in those suffering severe alcohol use disorder (AUD). The results are preliminar… Continue reading Fecal transplants show promise treating alcoholism in first human trial
Novel research, recently presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 virtual meeting, has described the discovery of opioid antibodies produced by the immune system following chronic opioid use. The researchers suggest these antibodies may be … Continue reading Antibodies to opioids discovered in long-term users
Positive results from the world’s first clinical trial testing the potential for cannabidiol (CBD) to treat cannabis addiction suggest daily use of medical-grade CBD is both safe and effective at reducing problematic cannabis consumption.Continue Readi… Continue reading World-first clinical trial finds CBD can help treat cannabis addiction
New research out of Stanford University suggests erasing memories associated with opioid addiction could eliminate the triggers that lead to drug cravings and relapse into addiction. A fascinating animal study has demonstrated that by blocking a specif… Continue reading Erasing drug reward memories points to new approach for addiction
A newly published pilot study has demonstrated nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, may help military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A larger trial is now underway after several small studies in recent years ha… Continue reading Nitrous oxide being trialed to treat depression, PTSD and alcoholism
New animal research from scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina has found binge drinking can be controlled by blocking a key brain region linked to emotion-related behavior. The mouse studies suggest blocking certain opioid receptors in… Continue reading Brain region that influences binge drinking identified
The information includes data on all rehab treatments and procedures, linked with patients’ names and other info. Continue reading Millions of Medical Documents for Addiction and Recovery Patients Leaked
A study published in “Computers in Human Behavior” found that this trait was a better predictor than self-esteem alone. Continue reading People Who Base Their Self-Worth on Others Are More Likely to Be Facebook Addicts
‘What, exactly, are the symptoms of gaming disorder? Or are we to presume that clinicians will know it when they see it?’ Continue reading Mental Health Experts Warn Against World Health Organization’s Definition of ‘Gaming Disorder’
The World Health Organization is updating its International Classification of Diseases. Continue reading Is Excessive Gaming a Disease? The WHO Is Considering Listing It as One