GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A New Frontier in Addiction Treatment? The landscape of addiction medicine is evolving rapidly. As a physician, I have closely followed the clinical impact of GLP-1 receptor …
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Impulse Control Genes Linked to Addiction Risk, Rutgers Study Finds Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder stems from genes influencing brain processes related to reward, …
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Father’s Smoking May Affect Offspring’s Blood Sugar & Diabetes Risk | Nicotine Exposure Study
Father’s Nicotine Exposure May Impact Offspring’s Metabolic Health Emerging research suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure, even before conception, can have lasting effects on the metabolic health of his children. …
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E-Cigarettes and Smoking Cessation: A Current Assessment For many smokers, quitting isn’t simply overcoming nicotine dependence, but also breaking deeply ingrained behavioral patterns. E-cigarettes attempt to address this intersection of …
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Illicit Drug Utilize and Stroke Risk: A Growing Concern A comprehensive analysis of over 100 million participants reveals a significant link between the use of several illicit substances and an …
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Genetic Study Reveals Common Roots of Psychiatric Disorders A groundbreaking genetic analysis of over one million individuals has revealed shared biological underpinnings across 14 psychiatric conditions, challenging traditional diagnostic boundaries. …
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GLP-1 Medications May Reduce Risk of Addiction, Study Finds A large-scale study of US veterans suggests that medications commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes may also be associated with a …
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Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for effective prevention and treatment strategies. Review: Understanding betel nut addiction: a review …
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Genomic Analysis Reveals Five Biological Families of Psychiatric Disorders Table of Contents Genomic Analysis Reveals Five Biological Families of Psychiatric Disorders High Comorbidity and Blurred Diagnoses Cross-Disorder Genomic Analysis Design …
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Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop. Recognizing these challenges, a new guideline from the …