Research found a person's IQ during high school is predictive of alcohol consumption later in life. Participants with higher IQ levels were significantly more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers, as opposed to abstaining.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
UTSW study explores link between high school IQ and alcohol use
A personโs IQ during high school is predictive of alcohol consumption later in life, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers published in Alcohol and Alcoholism.
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A study from researchers at CU Anschutz reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that substance use is fairly common and more complex than just using one drug at a time. The results were published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Study Finds One In Five U.S. Adults Use Multiple Drugs, Revealing New Patterns In Substance Use
Study Finds One in Five U.S. Adults Use Multiple Drugs, Revealing New Patterns in Substance Use
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Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse include bladder or nasal issues, K-cramps, cravings, low mood, anxiety, and irritability. ๐๐๐
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University of Exeter
Physical and psychological symptoms of ketamine abuse revealed in research
Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half of those affected not seeking support or treatment, new research has revealed. The study, led by the University
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Unlocking Cocaineโs Grip on the Brain ๐ง ๐๐
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School of Pharmacy
Unlocking Cocaineโs Grip on the Brain - School of Pharmacy
Professor Lingjun Li and lab members reveal the crucial role of neuropeptides in cocaine addiction, paving the way for novel therapies.
**Research found in the U.S incarcerated individuals were 39 percent more likely to die from any cause than those who were not incarcerated. They were also three times more likely to die from a drug overdose ๐๐๐**
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EurekAlert!
Being incarcerated and living in areas where more have gone to jail is associated with higher death rates
Mount Sinai study emphasizes the need for health care interventions during and after incarceration and within associated communities
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Frequent pornography use linked to altered brain connectivity ๐ง and impaired cognitive performance ๐, finds a new brain imaging study with college students ๐. Frequent pornography consumption may lead to neural and behavioral patterns that mimic other forms of addiction.
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PsyPost
Frequent pornography use linked to altered brain connectivity and impaired cognitive performance
Researchers have found that individuals who frequently view internet pornography show distinct brain activity and diminished cognitive control. The study suggests that heavy use may impact emotional processing and executive function in ways that resembleโฆ
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Perceived stigma is an important predictor of addiction treatment completion; more perceived stigma = higher likelihood of treatment discontinuation ๐ซ๐ง ๐
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Taylor & Francis
Perceived stigma and its role in substance use disorder treatment completion
Background: Perceived Substance Use Disorder (SUD) stigma, defined as the awareness of negative societal attitudes toward individuals with SUDs, may discourage treatment-seeking and completion. Unl...
People who use both cannabis and tobacco show higher brain levels of FAAH โ an enzyme that breaks down mood-regulating anandamide โ than cannabis-only users, possibly explaining why mixing the two is tied to worse mental health ๐ and harder quitting ๐ฌ.
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