For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise not only reduces alcohol dependence, but also improves mental and physical health
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For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise not only reduces alcohol dependence, but also improves mental and physical health…
For patients with alcohol use disorder, exercise not only reduces alcohol dependence, but also improves mental and physical health, per systematic review
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Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Interventions in Chemsex: A Systematic Review
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Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Interventions in Chemsex: A Systematic Review
The phenomenon of chemsex has emerged as an essential public health issue in recent years. This systematic review aimed to investigate currently available harm reduction strategies and to evaluate the efficacy of the corresponding interventions. Methods:…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural component of the cannabis plant and has no intoxicating effects. Scientists provide the first evidence that CBD could help with alcohol problems. CBD reduces alcohol cravings by lowering brain activity in addiction-related areas.
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CBD May Reduce Cravings for People Suffering With Alcoholism
A clinical study found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces alcohol cravings by lowering activity in the brain’s reward center. Participants who received CBD reported less urge to drink compared to those on a placebo.
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Researchers found that dopamine in mice not only reinforces rewards but also reduces the value of reward-related memories, altering future behaviors. This insight could lead to new treatments for addiction and similar disorders
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A recent mouse study documented the first biochemical pathway involved in the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal 🐭🔬 and found that a common Parkinson’s drug 💊 can block these symptoms.
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CHEST Physician
Parkinson’s drug shows promise as treatment for nicotine addiction in mouse model - CHEST Physician
Tobacco cessation expert, Carolyn Dresler, MD, MPA, said new evidence of cross talk between different types of acetylcholinergic receptors could be an important step for future research to determine if, and at what doses, these results could be replicated…
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Single high dose of psilocybin 🍄, combined with psychological support 🤝, led to reductions in alcohol use among people with severe alcohol use disorder. All completed the treatment, and most showed notable decreases in heavy drinking 🍺, alcohol cravings 😩, and increased confidence in ability to abstain.
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PsyPost
Single-dose psilocybin therapy shows promise for reducing alcohol consumption
Early results from a pilot study indicate that psilocybin-assisted therapy could be linked to lower alcohol consumption and improved psychological outcomes, though larger controlled trials are needed to determine whether the psilocybin itself is responsible…
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'Anti-reward' brain network in cocaine addiction 🧠💊. During abstinence, this anti-reward network ramps up its activity—intensifying discomfort and emotional distress 😞. When cocaine is reintroduced, the network quickly quiets, reinforcing the cycle of relief-seeking and relapse 🔄.
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This tiny brain network could hold the key to beating cocaine addiction
Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific “anti-reward” brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal—driving discomfort and pushing users back toward the drug.…
Researchers found that a wearable heart rate variability biofeedback tool may help people disrupt cravings and subsequent alcohol and drug use. 🧠💔📉🍷🚫💊
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New Study Shows Wearable Patch Reduces Alcohol and Drug Cravings and Substance Use
Mass General Brigham researchers found that a wearable heart rate variability biofeedback tool may help people disrupt cravings and subsequent alcohol and drug use.
New mapping reveals how Narcan reverses opioid overdose 💊🚫, providing a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs. 🔬✨
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How does Narcan work?
New mapping reveals how naloxone reverses opioid overdose, providing a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs.
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New study shows that alcohol use disorder triggers a distinct immune response in the brain. 🍷🧠 Excessive drinking pushes brain immune cells into a reactive state that damages neurons, and the researchers identify a specific cellular pathway linking alcohol exposure to this neuroinflammation. 🔬✨
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Recent LSD use linked to lower odds of alcohol use disorder 🍄🥂 | This finding stands in contrast to the use of other psychedelic substances, which did not show a similar protective link in the past year.
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PsyPost
Recent LSD use linked to lower odds of alcohol use disorder
While clinical trials investigate psychedelics for addiction treatment, new population-level research indicates that LSD is associated with reduced alcohol use disorder in naturalistic settings.
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Non-intoxicating cannabis compound may reverse opioid-induced brain changes. 🌿🧠 Researchers found that the compound reduced heroin-seeking behavior in rats by reversing genetic disruptions caused by drug use.
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Non-intoxicating cannabis compound may reverse opioid-induced brain changes
New research suggests CBD shields the brain from relapse triggers by repairing molecular damage caused by opioid use.
'Quit smoking' apps are 3x more likely to help ditch cigarettes than will power alone. For every 1,000 people trying to quit, using an app resulted in roughly 40 more successful quitters than receiving basic advice or no help at all. 🚭📱✨
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New Atlas
Apps are 3x more successful in helping you conquer one bad habit
There are many approaches you can take to stop smoking, from nicotine replacement therapy to behavioral support to good ol' quitting cold turkey. None of these are easy, but it turns out that using a mobile smoking cessation app can greatly increase your…
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Music therapy helped reduce drug and alcohol cravings by altering brain activity linked to emotional regulation in a pilot study of 16 adults, suggesting it may help people manage negative emotions and support addiction recovery
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Study shows how music may help tackle addiction - ARU
Research suggests music therapy influences emotion processing and reduces cravings
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🎶 Music Therapy Shows Promise for Addiction Recovery
New research suggests music therapy can alter brain activity related to emotion processing and significantly reduce cravings in individuals undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
🧠 Brain Activity & Reduced Cravings
A pilot study involving 16 adults found participants who received music therapy reported lower immediate cravings and showed different brain activity patterns linked to emotional and motivational processing, specifically lower frontal beta activity and altered frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA).
📊 Emotional Regulation & Motivation
The study, published in Addiction Neuroscience and led by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, indicates that music therapy may help individuals better process negative emotions and control responses like anger and frustration, potentially aiding motivation for change.
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New research suggests music therapy can alter brain activity related to emotion processing and significantly reduce cravings in individuals undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
🧠 Brain Activity & Reduced Cravings
A pilot study involving 16 adults found participants who received music therapy reported lower immediate cravings and showed different brain activity patterns linked to emotional and motivational processing, specifically lower frontal beta activity and altered frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA).
📊 Emotional Regulation & Motivation
The study, published in Addiction Neuroscience and led by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, indicates that music therapy may help individuals better process negative emotions and control responses like anger and frustration, potentially aiding motivation for change.
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