Like tobacco and alcohol, gambling, a global threat to public health?
The Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated and taken seriously in the same way as alcohol and tobacco. ...
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Psychedelics to treat addictions?
A new study confirms the potential of psychedelics to treat patients suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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The opioid crisis: a global threat, a reality in France
The opioid crisis, long considered a primarily North American problem, has spread to other regions of the world, including France. ...
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Screens and children: 4 expert tips for healthy use
Beyond screen time, how children use screens can make all the difference. THE ESSENTIAL Finding no international consensus regarding the ...
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Why are some anxiolytics more addictive than others?
Anxiolytics, although valuable for treating anxiety, carry risks of addiction. THE ESSENTIAL Anti-anxiety medications are drugs commonly prescribed by doctors ...
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Cocaine: cannabidiol help reduce consumption?
Neurological, cardiological, vascular, respiratory or psychiatric disorders... Cocaine consumption is dangerous for your health. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cocaine use ...
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Internet addiction is associated with impaired brain connectivity
Addiction to digital platforms has a bad impact on the adolescent brain. THE ESSENTIAL Cyber addiction (or Internet addiction) can ...
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Can you be addicted to ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods are ubiquitous in our daily diets, despite being nutritionally uninteresting and potentially addictive. THE ESSENTIAL Ultra-processed foods are ...
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Cocaine addiction: Scientists study the potential of virtual reality
The strong urge to snort cocaine could be better controlled thanks to virtual reality. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cocaine use ...
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Fentanyl addiction: the opiate activates two areas of the brain
Swiss scientists recently discovered that taking fentanyl triggers two distinct areas of the brain, which could explain the particularly addictive ...
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Cocaine addiction: this ADHD treatment could cause relapses
Should “methylphenidate” be banned for people recovering from cocaine addiction? THE ESSENTIAL More and more French people are using cocaine, ...
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Migraine, hyperthyroidism: genes protecting against alcohol increase the risk of other diseases
If specific genetic variants protect against excessive alcohol consumption, they also promote the appearance of certain disorders, such as cancer, ...
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Psychology: What Leads to Unhealthy TikTok Addiction?
Some people quickly tend to become addicted to the social network TikTok. Here's why. THE ESSENTIAL People with high levels ...
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Ozempic: anti-diabetes treatment could help reduce opioid-related cravings
A study shows that liraglutide - an anti-diabetic drug similar to Ozempic - would help reduce withdrawal in people dependent ...
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Addiction: women are more sensitive to cocaine
Women are more likely than men to become addicted to cocaine because of the female sex hormone estradiol. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sex addiction: sufferers have more difficulty controlling their emotions
People struggling with sex addiction have a harder time controlling their emotions, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL 5 to ...
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Smartphone: nearly 6 out of 10 users have a dependence relationship
More than seven in 10 French people admit that they cannot do without their smartphone and this attachment to the ...
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Addiction: should we deprive our adolescents of social networks?
Why are social networks so addictive, especially among young people? How should we react as parents when faced with a ...
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Being a night owl increases the risk of cocaine addiction
Getting up and going to bed late has been linked to an increased risk of cocaine addiction. THE ESSENTIAL Cocaine ...
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Cannabis, alcohol, medications… “How I got out of all my addictions”
Coming out of an addiction is not easy. Sandra, however, managed to free herself from cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, medication and ...
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Old age and dependency: what support at home?
More than two million people aged over 60 report being limited in their daily activities. For all these people, remaining ...
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Alcohol: a peptide identified as a mediator in excessive beverage consumption
American researchers have discovered that the neuropeptide PACAP, which causes excessive alcohol consumption, can be targeted for the development of ...
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Long an alcoholic, Ewan McGregor talks about his years of addiction
Actor Ewan McGregor has opened up about alcoholism, which he fought for years until he quit in the 2000s. THE ...
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“Workaholism”: work addiction is associated with bad mood
Workaholics, on average, maintain a negative mood throughout the day. THE ESSENTIAL People addicted to work are, on average, in ...
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Snoop Dogg quits cannabis: what can be the effects of such withdrawal?
Although many consider it easy to quit cannabis, this type of withdrawal can nevertheless generate many side effects. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Headaches: why should opioids be banned?
Opioids are not recommended for migraine. They can lead to addiction or even a worsening of symptoms. THE ESSENTIAL Migraines ...
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Addiction: soon a vaccine against cocaine?
Brazilian researchers are working on a vaccine that helps fight cocaine addiction. THE ESSENTIAL Brazilian researchers are working on a ...
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ADHD: a link with social networks discovered
British researchers have noted an association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and addiction to technology, particularly social media and ...
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Processed foods: should they be classified as addictive products?
Consumption of ultra-processed foods, full of fats and sugars, can lead to a real risk of addiction, according to a ...
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Are you addicted to bubble tea? Be careful, you may be experiencing depression!
Chinese researchers find that drinking bubble tea, and milk tea in general, can lead to addiction and mental health disorders, ...
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