Research Topics

New research about addiction and paths to recovery is discovered every day. Keep on top of medical news and the latest studies regarding the science behind addiction.
Opioids

What Are MGM-15 & MGM-16 & Why Are They Dangerous?

MGM-15 and MGM-16 are lab-engineered, semi-synthetic opioid derivatives that pose severe health risks, including rapid tolerance, extreme potency, and potential overdose, despite being deceptively marketed as botanical extracts. Due to these significant dangers, regulatory bodies have classified them as scheduled substances, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the signs of misuse and seeking professional help for […]
Alcohol

Does Alcohol Increase Dementia Risk?

Recent research is challenging older studies that suggested moderate drinking might be protective, now indicating that any level of alcohol consumption may increase dementia risk in a dose-dependent manner. Alcohol damages the brain through neurotoxicity and inflammation, leading to conditions like Alcohol-Related Dementia (ARD), but recovery of cognitive decline is often possible with abstinence. Current […]
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How Many College Students Misuse ADHD Medications?

ADHD in college students is prevalent, but so is ADHD medication misuse. Learn about this disturbing growing trend and what signs to look for.
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Exploring Ketamine's Potential Benefits and its Consequences

Although ketamine has helped treat mental health disorders like depression and PTSD, the drug has a high risk of abuse and negative side effects. Check out the full story.
Alcohol

Why Are Women Drinking More?

Research shows that women are drinking more than ever before. Read about the reasons behind their alcohol use problem.
Education & Awareness

Tips for Employers: Addiction in the Workplace

Whether you realize it or not, addiction may be impacting your workplace. Learn how you can recognize if an employee is struggling with addiction and how you can help create a safer work environment.
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Alcohol Damages Stem Cells, Leading to Cancer

A study has revealed that alcohol can permanently damage stem cell DNA and increase cancer risk. While the connection between alcohol and cancer is not new, this study has shown that it can lead to an increased risk in developed seven different types of cancer, including breast and bowel.
Alcohol

Study Links Regular Alcohol Consumption to Skin Cancer

It’s no secret that drinking alcohol on a regular basis can be dangerous to your health. You can add another risk to that list ─ skin cancer.
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Substance Abuse Significantly Increases Suicide Risk Among Veterans

The study, which was recently published in the journal Addiction, involved 4.4 million veterans and was conducted over a period of six years.