Research/Trends/Statistics

Moderate alcohol consumption may also have long term impact on brain

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers in the UK recently published the findings of a 30 year longitudinal investigation of moderate alcohol consumption and its effects on brain structure and function. They found that higher alcohol consumption was correlated with hippocampal atrophy, corpus callosum microstructural changes, and a decline in lexical fluency. If you are struggling with alcohol use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331. To learn more, click here: http://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2353  

Study of upper middle class youth suggests higher than normal frequency of alcohol and drug

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Marijuana, Research/Trends/Statistics, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

A study of upper middle class youth suggests that this particular population has a higher than normal frequency of alcohol and drug use when tracked throughout the college years. In addition, researchers found that when parents established repercussions for substance use, the frequency of drunkenness, marijuana, and stimulant use decreased in adulthood. Adolescent drug and alcohol use should be taken seriously. If you or your child are struggling, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/development-and-psychopathology/article/adolescents-from-upper-middle-class-communities-substance-misuse-and-addiction-across-early-adulthood/FDB120DD01CC8CEE7A9FB3979306A57C

Do Genes Increase Your Risk for Developing an Addiction?

April 6, 2020 / Addiction Science, Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

The genetics of addiction is a complex topic that researchers are just beginning to unravel. There is little doubt that substance use disorders are at least partially heritable and that certain genes increase the risk for individuals initiating drug use and continuing drug use, as well as use of other drugs and alcohol. However, researchers’ understanding of this topic is in its infancy; only a few genes have been linked to substance use disorders. At Two Dreams we often find that our patients have at least one relative with a history of addiction, though of course that is not always …

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Individuals exposed to alcohol before birth may find alcohol more appealing

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers have recently discovered that fetal alcohol exposure reduces responsiveness to the commonly bitter and burning taste of alcohol. This suggests that individuals exposed to alcohol before birth may find alcohol more appealing than their peers with more responsive gustatory systems. To read more, click here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170518134956.htm

High school students who used alcohol or marijuana less likely to achieve academic success

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Marijuana, Research/Trends/Statistics

Canadian researchers have found that high school students who used alcohol or marijuana were less likely to achieve academic success, as determined by class attendance, assignment completion, grade point average, and motivation. Longitudinal data indicated that those students who stopped using or decreased frequency of use were more likely to pursue higher education. If you are struggling with alcohol or marijuana use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331 Read more here: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/josh.12498/abstract

Can Alcohol Cravings Be Explained by Gut Bacteria?

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers have been examining gut microbiota to figure out how it contributes to human health for a while now. In fact, gut composition has already been linked to various health conditions, such as depression, allergies, obesity, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Two Dreams uses evidence-based methods in developing our nutrition program and therefore encourage a varied diet to create diversity in gut microbiota. Our clinical staff works with each client to create a meal plan that reflects individual preferences and needs, so symptoms and afflictions are taken seriously. The ideal daily intake is portioned into quarters: 6.2 ounces of grain per …

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Increase in pregabalin and gabapentin prescriptions may increase opiod overdose death

April 6, 2020 / Heroin and Opioids, Prescription Drugs & Cold Medicines, Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers in England and Wales have correlating the rising number of opioid overdose deaths with a recent increase in pregabalin and gabapentin prescriptions. If you are struggling with opioid use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331.   Read more about the correlative study here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170511113513.htm

Bullying in young age may increase chance of substance abuse

April 6, 2020 / Research/Trends/Statistics

Researchers have found a significant correlation between frequent peer victimization at a young age and substance use in later adolescence. This suggests the necessity of peer victimization interventions for youth in order to diminish the likelihood of substance abuse and other long-lasting effects. Read more here: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2017/05/04/peds.2016-3426

Genetic factors may increase a person’s risk when using synthetic cannabinoids

April 6, 2020 / Research/Trends/Statistics, Synthetic Drugs

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences have found compelling evidence correlating genetic factors related to metabolism with some of the adverse effects of synthetic cannabinoid use. Their findings may help lead to pharmacological treatments in the future. If you are struggling with cannabinoid use disorder, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170424141359.htm

Study suggests medical marijuana laws increase risk of cannabis use disorders

April 6, 2020 / Marijuana, Policy, Research/Trends/Statistics

A study conducted using US national survey data shows that the risk of cannabis use disorders increased at a significantly greater rate in states that passed medical marijuana laws. This suggests that voters and legislators alike should consider the possible adverse consequences of cannabis use when considering the appropriateness of related health care laws. Read more here: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2619522

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