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TL;DR: In 159 young adults, people whose eyes were drawn to reward cues rather than to the rewards themselves glanced first at alcohol images slightly more often than one comparison group, but not the other. They did not drink more, contrary to an earlier stud…
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Low-Level Drinking Was Not Invisible to the Aging Cortex TL;DR: Even drinking within low-risk guidelines was linked to lower cortical blood flow and thinner cortex when lifetime exposure met advancing age. Key Findings All participants stayed under 60 drinks p…
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with impairments in dopamine (DA) neurotransmission, with significant differences in DA release, receptor availability, and transporter density observed across different levels of alcohol consumption and stages of AUD.…
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TLDR: Occasional drinking may help reduce the risk of major depression, but frequent drinking worsens it. Highlights: Occasional alcohol consumption is linked to a lower risk of major depression. Frequent alcohol intake increases the risk of major depression.…
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Ayahuasca is a traditional psychedelic brew from the Amazon that has been used for centuries in shamanic healing rituals. Research is now exploring its potential therapeutic benefits for mental health and addiction. Key Facts: Ayahuasca contains DMT, a halluci…
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Classical psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin have recently re-entered mainstream discussions surrounding mental health. Small clinical trials have shown promising results for their therapeutic potential in treating conditions like depression, anxiety and add…
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Researchers have identified a powerful combination of drugs that may help treat alcoholism by reducing cravings and blocking relapse. The dual treatment virtually wiped out binge drinking and heavy drinking in an animal model of alcohol addiction. Key Facts: R…
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Researchers studied if drinking alcohol makes people rate others as more attractive, which is sometimes called the “beer goggles effect”. They had male friends who regularly drink together rate attractiveness of photos after drinking alcohol vs. a non-alcoholi…
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