A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research finds that alcohol harms quality of life more severely in individuals with ADHD. Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity appear to ...

Females with AUD are different than men with AUD, but most treatments were tested on men. Researchers are now looking at why ...

[14] Self-rated and nurse observer–rated symptoms of alcohol withdrawal were significantly reduced with clonidine as compared to placebo on day 2 of treatment (p < 0.025 and p < 0.01 ...

Objective: To evaluate literature reporting on the role of norepinephrine in alcohol withdrawal and to determine the safety and efficacy of α 2-agonists in reducing symptoms of this severe condition.

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or life circumstances. For residents of drug detox ...

The resulting willpower depletion creates recovery challenges that frequently exceed those faced in alcohol dependence. Sugar addiction creates withdrawal symptoms that can be surprisingly severe ...

Tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," prompts FDA warning as the unregulated substance causes severe health risks ...

People with AUD may need help stopping alcohol use. Alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms that range from mild to more serious. These include nausea and vomiting or life threatening symptoms ...

Going forward, the researchers also plan to explore whether apremilast can mitigate anxiety and other negative emotional states that commonly emerge during alcohol withdrawal. "For over a decade ...