Aug 7, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A new study from researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem identified a specific “anti-reward” brain circuit that becomes hyperactive during cocaine withdrawal, contributing to emotional distress and relapse. The research, led by Prof. Yonatan M....
Aug 5, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by Verywell and authored by Fran Kritz examined and compared the risks of consuming alcohol and cannabis. According to research studies, more Americans now use cannabis daily than drink alcohol every day. While public attitudes toward...
Aug 1, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by The Brighter Side and authored by Joseph Shavit examined the potential of using oxytocin nasal spray in treating alcohol use disorder and obesity by changing the way the brain responds to cravings and reward. Oxytocin is a hormone...
Jul 29, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder examined the genetic basis of opioid use disorder (OUD) in rats. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, used over 260 inbred rats from 15 strains that were allowed to...
Jul 25, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In recent years In the United States, the Southeast Asian plant Mitragyna speciosa, commercially known as “kratom” has been increasingly used by individuals seeking relief from chronic pain, anxiety, and symptoms of opioid withdrawal. While its use remains legal at...
Jul 17, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in July, Baltimore experienced a severe local crisis when 27 people in the Penn North neighbourhood were hospitalized after a mass drug overdose, with five people in critical condition. The overdoses are suspected to be caused by opioid-type drugs, which were...
