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Ketamine aids alcohol addiction recovery.
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that ketamine infusions can help alcoholics during withdrawal. The study involved giving alcohol-dependent participants three
Natural brake prevents cocaine addiction
New research has found that the interaction between the stimulating neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin in the brain can determine whether or not a person develops
Electric Brain Stimulation Aids Quitting Smoking
A groundbreaking study has found that electromagnetic induction of light currents in the brain can reduce the excitability of the addiction center, helping smokers quit.
E-Cigarettes: A Gateway to Smoking
A new study conducted by the University of California in San Diego has found that teenagers who use e-cigarettes are three times more likely to
New genes linked to alcoholism
A groundbreaking study has identified 19 genes associated with alcoholism, shedding light on the biological processes that lead to addiction and paving the way for
Alcohol Boosts Brain Cell Diffusion
Regular alcohol consumption can lead to changes in the brain that cause the happiness hormone dopamine to spread more strongly, which can lead to addiction
Natural Mushroom Painkiller Replacing Opioids
A natural painkiller based on a recently discovered Penicillium fungus could potentially replace opioids, which are controversial due to their addictive properties and side effects.
Beer triggers dopamine in brain.
Beer contains an ingredient called hordenine that activates the reward center of the brain, similar to the way dopamine does. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Replacing Opioid Painkillers with Kugelfisch-Toxin
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have successfully created a painkiller from the deadly toxin found in pufferfish and porcupinefish. The painkiller has been tested on
Alcoholism cure with no side effects
A new drug has been developed to combat alcoholism without causing the negative effects associated with traditional treatments. Instead, the medication triggers the release of
