Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Large Genome Study Finds a ‘General Addiction Risk Factor’ Commonly Inherited Across Multiple Substance-Use Disorders
In recent years, studies involving large numbers of individuals have identified numerous locations in the human genome where commonly occurring... Read More
A Molecule Tested in Higher Primates Reduced Alcohol Consumption By Half
Mammals—including great apes and monkeys as well as early humans—began consuming alcohol from fermented fruit long before humans developed methods... Read More
New Treatment Approach for Alcohol Use Disorder is Tested in Animals
A research team that included six BBRF grantees has reported encouraging results in animal-model tests exploring a potential new treatment... Read More
Largest Genome Study to Date of Cannabis Use Disorder Reveals New Genetic Underpinnings
A large international study designed to discover associations between genetic variations and risk for cannabis use disorder has generated evidence,... Read More
Brain-Wave Patterns Shed Light on Pathologies and New Treatments in Substance-Use Disorders
The biological impact of mind-altering substances on brain activity may provide clues about how to more effectively treat people who... Read More