That's a major hurdle in stopping the overdose crisis Trauma is one of the biggest risk factors for addiction — but trauma-centered treatments are lacking By Elizabeth Hlavinka ...

In standard brain disease models of addiction, the neurotoxic effects of abused psychoactive substances are thought to cause brain changes that spur compulsive cravings for drink, smokes, or dope.

While there are numerous reasons for the existing gap between addiction and treatment, one of the largest factors is stigma, according to recent proprietary research from Recovery Brands, ...

Neuropeptide S receptor antagonists have been previously shown to curb cocaine taking and seeking. This class of compound has not yet been tested for their abilities to reduce opioid-related behaviors ...

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at a major addiction and drug policy conference was marked by repeated ...

Press Releases MIRA Reports Clear Reversal of Anxiety-Related Behavior in Animal Model Using SKNY-1, an Oral Drug Candidate for Obesity and Nicotine Addiction Under Definitive Agreement for ...

So, it is reasonable to think that the genes involved with cocaine addiction in humans may also be involved in this fruit fly model." Adrian Rothenfluh, University of Utah Source: ...