New research has found that daily users of crystal methamphetamine who turned to cannabis to manage their cravings used the stimulant drug less, especially female users. The findings suggest a new harm-reduction strategy is needed for people who use illicit drugs.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Cannabis, Drugs, University of British Columbia
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Cannabis may be the gateway out of drug addiction
Posted by ArielTechGeek 436 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Ozempic drug may add addiction treatment to its growing list of uses
Posted by ArielTechGeek 519 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
New research has found that patients taking the weight-loss and diabetes drug semaglutide had significantly reduced symptoms of alcohol use disorder. Although the study was small, larger studies are underway with the potential to lead to the use of drugs like semaglutide to treat addiction.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Ozempic, Alcohol, Addiction
Gut microbiome discovery could lead to new drug addiction treatments
Posted by ArielTechGeek 635 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has provided the first evidence of a link between the gut microbiome and cocaine use and the cravings that follow withdrawal. The findings open the door to potential treatments for drug addiction and relapse prevention.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Cocaine, Drugs, Wake Forest University
8 Warning Signs of Addiction You Should Be Aware Of
Posted by Dave11 754 days ago (https://www.shinyshiny.tv)
The nature of addiction is complex, but some classic warning signs indicate someone may be dealing with an addiction to a substance or activity. Whether it’s your behaviors and habits […]
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Brain circuit breakthrough paves way for opioid addiction treatments
Posted by ArielTechGeek 797 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are now the main drivers of fatal overdoses in the US, yet current treatment of the addiction is haphazard and often prohibitive. But new research has uncovered a neurological mechanism that could lead to targeted and more effective medical responses.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Drugs, Addiction, Neuroscience
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