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    Photo of a stressed-out man in a purple shirt on a pink background.
    Displacement

    Dopamine and Anxiety Disorders

    Does a drug approved for restless leg syndrome illustrate the connection between dopamine and anxiety disorders?

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a table covered with multiple substances of abuse, including cigarettes, alcohol, powders, pills, and junk food.
    Addiction Studies

    Multiple Adverse Experiences Lead to Multiple Addictions

    An Italian study reveals the connections between adverse experiences in childhood and adult addictions.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Photo of a stress-free African woman with her hands and her hair in the air.
    GLP-1

    GLP-1 Drugs and Stress

    GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may suppress appetite by impacting stress.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
    Psychedelic photograph of a woman wearing headphones and listening to music with a contemplative look on her face.
    Addiction Studies

    The Complicated Relationship Between Addiction and Music

    Music can be both a powerful trigger inducing substance abuse and a therapy that calms withdrawal symptoms.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe
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    Substance Abuse

    Celebrate the New Year, All Year

    New year? What new year? Really? Yes, it is already March. Okay, hold on, we’ll get back to that question.

    Posted on Pat Hartman
    Close-up photograph of a woman smoking a marijuana cigarette.
    Marijuana Addiction

    Cannabis Use Not Associated With Unintended Pregnancy

    A new study finds zero impact of cannabis use on unintended pregnancy rates.

    Posted on Steve O'Keefe