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Researchers find link between early life adversity and opioid addiction
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A new study conducted by a team of researchers reveals why individuals who have a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction.
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Rat model experiment finds opioid dependence brings brain differences
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): In an effort to understand the possible therapeutic methods for humans, who are dealing with opioid addiction, a rat model study found that opioid dependence produced permanent changes in the brains of rats.
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Jessica Simpson opens up about sexual abuse, dealing with addiction
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): American actor and singer Jessica Simpson has written a memoir titled 'Open Book', giving fans a look into her personal life.
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About 9 out of 10 parents say teens spend too much time on gaming
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 20 (ANI): A University of Michigan research has found that 86 per cent of parents agree to children spending too much time on gaming.
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Consuming alcohol restructures brain causing changes in functioning, finds
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): As people are already aware of the harmful effects of alcohol addiction, and the habit leading to many health problems, a new study has linked excessive alcohol consumption to the brain and its functions. A new study has found that alcohol addiction and a
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Alcohol addiction, abstinence may cause restructuring of brain
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 15 (ANI): A new study has found that alcohol addiction and abstinence both may lead to a restructuring of the brain or cause changes in its functioning.
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Illicit opioid users at higher mortality risk due to various causes, revea
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 26 (ANI): People hooked on to illicit opioids are not only at the risk of dying from a drug overdose but also face increased chances of death from communicable and non-communicable diseases, injuries and suicide.
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Sail through an alcohol-free 'Dry January' like a champ with these tips an
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): It's that time of the year when the floodgates of booze are let loose as people merry and rejoice over the holidays. The coming January will probably be the damage control phase for a lot of folks after nearly a month of getting sloshed.
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Study focuses on molecular map of brain's decision-making area
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 25 (ANI): Researchers have come with a recent study which takes them one step closer toward understanding how the part of our brain that is central for decision-making and the development of addiction is organised on a molecular level.
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Harm Reduction Research & Innovation Centre launched to conduct advanced r
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 24 (ANI/ Hunk Golden and Media): Silicon Valley-based fund Metaform Ventures, lead by a serial entrepreneur Nilesh Jain, is incubating a Harm Reduction Research & Innovation Centre (HRRIC) to conduct advanced research on tobacco cessation and harm red
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Apprison is the solution for mobile addiction, increases corporate product
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 23 (ANI/PRNewswire): Apprison is a gamified, empowering free app for mobile deaddiction launched on 19 December at Plaksha Tech Leaders campus at Gurgaon.
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Teens who vape are getting more addictive instead: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA]. Dec 21 (ANI): The concept of vaping among teens is introduced to reduce their smoking addiction but the recent study depicts the opposite.
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