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Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use NIH study suggests the brain’s “salience network” is important for understanding substance use disorder, could be a future therapeutic target.

NIAAA has launched an exciting new resource: the Alcohol and Your Brain Virtual Reality (VR) Experience. Take an immersive rollercoaster ride through the brain and discover how key regions are affected by alcohol.

Anyone age 13+ with Quest, Quest 2, or Meta Quest Pro VR headsets can download the free app at the App Lab: https://fal.cn/3zECK

Or view NIAAA’s non-VR version on YouTube: https://fal.cn/3zECJ

🆕 research: In a cross-sectional study of 29,000 community-dwelling adults, those with lifetime psychosis had a higher past-month prevalence of any to***co use, including ci******es, e-ci******es, and other to***co products, and higher ni****ne dependence than those without psychosis.

Among adults with past-month cigarette smoking, those with lifetime psychosis were more likely to make a quit attempt and were 2.3 times more likely to use counseling, a quitline, or support group for to***co cessation than those without psychosis. With data collected primarily in 2019, findings suggest that to***co cessation interventions tailored to adults with psychosis are urgently needed. Read more in JAMA Network Open: https://loom.ly/NEAoFL0

How Gut Bacteria Influence the Effects of Co***ne in Mice - Neuroscience News Co***ne use supports the growth of γ-proteobacteria, a common gut bacteria that consume glycine. As glycine levels become depleted mouse models exhibit a higher response to co***ne with abnormal behaviors including increased drug-induced locomotion and drug-seeking behaviors.

Mental Health Information Explore NIMH resources on mental health topics, statistics, brochures and fact sheets, clinical trials, and how to find help for mental illnesses.

Significant reductions in cigarette use were found among U.S. adults with major depression, substance use disorder, or both from 2006-2019, according to 🆕 NIDA-analysis. Findings suggest that groups at higher risk of cigarette smoking can be reached by and may have benefitted from to***co use prevention and cessation efforts that have led to significant declines in to***co use in the general population. Disparities remain as the study documented higher smoking rates in people with psychiatric disorders than in those without. Published today in JAMA: https://loom.ly/TLvBLbs

Oregon has funding for addiction recovery programs, but not enough employees The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs.

Coping with stress at work

There is always hope

There is life after addiction. Most people recover America is facing a deadly drug epidemic, but there is hope. Research shows 75% of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.

Thousands Of LA Community College Students Can Now Ride Metro For Free TAP cards are limited at the moment, but LACCD students at all nine campuses are eligible for free transit until the end of 2022.