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The Mu Opioid Receptor Genotype May Be a Marker for Those Who Drink for Alcohol's Rewarding Effects
December 14, 2012 — Previous research has found that individuals who become more energized, talkative, and/or social when they drink – versus sedated or sleepy – are more likely to drink more heavily. A new ... > full story -
Combined Chronic Alcohol and Marijuana Use During Youth Can Compromise White-Matter Integrity
December 14, 2012 — Chronic alcohol and marijuana during youth is associated with worsened neurocognitive abilities into later adolescence and adulthood. A new study examines fiber tract integrity affected by adolescent ... > full story -
Alcohol Marketers Use Drinker Identity and Brand Allegiance to Entice Underage Youth
December 14, 2012 — Underage youth are regularly exposed to alcohol marketing. New research has examined associations between alcohol marketing and binge drinking by youth. Results indicate these associations are ... > full story -
Negative Emotionality May Make Some People More Prone to Alcohol or Other Drug Problems
December 14, 2012 — Sensitivity to the stimulating effects of alcohol and other drugs is a risk marker for their problematic use. Negative emotionality has also been associated with substance use. New findings indicate ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency May Contribute to Alcohol-Related Muscular Weakness
December 14, 2012 — Myopathy refers to a disease characterized by muscular weakness and wasting. Vitamin D deficiency is a well-recognized cause of myopathy, and excessive drinking is often associated with low or ... > full story -
Impaired Executive Function May Exacerbate Impulsiveness and Risk of Developing Alcohol Dependence
December 14, 2012 — Executive function (EF) guides complex behavior such as planning, decision-making, and response control. Alcohol dependence (AD) is known to impair EF. New findings indicate that increased ... > full story -
Early Drunkenness May Be Riskier Than an Early Age at First Drink for Problem Behaviors
December 14, 2012 — Many researchers and clinicians believe that an early age at first drink (AFD) can lead to alcohol problems. A new study challenges that belief by examining linkages between AFD and problem ... > full story -
More Casinos Do Not Necessarily Mean More Gamblers: Study Suggests Fewer Gamblers in Iowa Despite Casino Growth in State
December 14, 2012 — While the number of casinos in Iowa has doubled since 1995, there are fewer gamblers overall, and fewer gambling addicts as well, according to a new study. The results suggest the market for gaming ... > full story -
Drug to Treat Opioid Addiction Places Children at Risk for Accidental Exposure
December 14, 2012 — As the prescribed use of buprenorphine has dramatically increased in recent years, accidental exposure of children to the drug has risen sharply, placing them at risk for serious injury, and in ... > full story -
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Sharp Rise in Admissions for Certain Drug Combinations Over 10 Years
December 13, 2012 — Substance abuse treatment admissions for addiction involving combined use of benzodiazepine and narcotic pain relievers rose a total of 569.7 percent, to 33,701, from 2000 to 2010, according to a new ... > full story
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