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Low Level Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Child's Brain Development

Sep. 25, 2020 — A new study finds any alcohol use during pregnancy, even low levels, is associated with subtle, yet significant behavioural and psychological effects in children including anxiety, depression and ...

Potent Drug Supply Drop, Not Domestic Drug Policies, Likely Behind 2018 OD Death Downturn

Sep. 16, 2020 — The slight decline in drug overdose deaths in 2018 coincides with Chinese regulations on the powerful opioid carfentanil, rather than the result of ...

Study of Siblings Finds Moderate Cannabis Use Impacts Cognitive Functioning

Sep. 3, 2020 — A new study compares adolescent siblings to determine the impact of early and frequent use of marijuana on cognitive function. This study contrasts with previous studies by finding that moderate ...

Addicted to the Sun? Research Shows It's in Your Genes

Sep. 10, 2020 — Sun-seeking behavior is linked to genes involved in addiction, behavioral and personality traits and brain function, according to a study of more than 260,000 ...

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Cannabis Ads and Store Location Influence Youth Marijuana Use

Oct. 8, 2020 — States may want to consider the proximity of cannabis retailers and cannabis advertising to neighborhoods to prevent underage use of the drug, according to new ...

Millimeter-Precision Drug Delivery to the Brain

Oct. 5, 2020 — Focused ultrasound waves help researchers to deliver drugs to the brain with pinpoint accuracy, in other words only to where their effect is desired. This method is set to enable treatment of ...

Substance Use Disorders Linked to COVID-19 Susceptibility

Sep. 14, 2020 — A recent study found that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. The findings suggest that health care providers should closely monitor ...

'One Size Fits All' Medication Approach Doesn't Work in Pregnancy

Sep. 8, 2020 — New research shows that a blanket approach to prescribing medication during pregnancy may put low birth weight babies at risk for the rest of their ...

Vitamin B1 Deficiency a Key Factor in the Development of Alcohol-Related Dementia

Sep. 9, 2020 — A research group has now developed a hypothesis whereby iron deposits in the brain -- resulting from alcohol-induced vitamin B1 deficiency -- can be ...

Why 'One Day at a Time' Works for Recovering Alcoholics

Aug. 27, 2020 — 'One day at a time' is a mantra for recovering alcoholics, for whom each day without a drink builds the strength to go on to the next. A new brain imaging study shows why the approach ...

Smartphones Can Tell When You're Drunk by Analyzing Your Walk

Aug. 18, 2020 — Your smartphone can tell when you've had too much to drink by detecting changes in the way you walk, according to a new ...

Miscarriage Risk Increases Each Week Alcohol Is Used in Early Pregnancy

Aug. 10, 2020 — Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an incremental 8% increase in risk of miscarriage, according to a new ...

Cannabinoids May Affect Activity of Other Pharmaceuticals

Aug. 3, 2020 — Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to researchers. They published information that could help medical professionals make safe prescribing ...

Remember the First Time You...? Mysterious Brain Structure Sheds Light on Addiction

July 23, 2020 — Do you remember where you were when you first heard that two planes had crashed into New York's Twin Towers? Or where you had your first kiss? Our ...