Latest Press Releases
Please see below for the latest press releases from Addiction. If you would like any further information on any of the press releases please contact Molly Jarvis.
22 December 2009
Pot and pop: New research finds stronger link between music and marijuana use among teens
Teens who frequently listen to music that contains references to marijuana are more likely to use the drug than their counterparts with less exposure to such lyrics, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study online now in the journal Addiction.
15 December 2009
Drinks industry supplanting government role in alcohol policies in Sub-Saharan Africa
A recent comparison of proposed national alcohol policies in Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda, and Botswana shows that the drinks industry has assumed a significant and detrimental role in designing national alcohol policies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The policy drafts point to the alcohol industry’s preferred version of a national alcohol policy, which includes letting the industry regulate its own marketing activities.
19 November 2009
Women can quit smoking and control weight gain
Many women don’t quit smoking because they are afraid of gaining weight. That’s because nicotine suppresses the appetite and boosts a smoker’s metabolism. But a new meta-analysis (results of several studies) shows that women who quit smoking while receiving treatment for weight control are better able to control their weight gain and are more successful at quitting cigarettes.
19 November 2009
Study shows financial problems make it harder to quit smoking
For people who want to quit smoking, a new study shows if they have financial problems it is harder for them to quit. Whether it is job loss, relationship struggles or the inability to pay basic bills like rent, electricity and food, stressors can make it more difficult for people to stop smoking.
19 November 2009
New study links alcohol in pregnancy to child behavior problems
A new study from Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behaviour in different ways.
16 November 2009
First ever large-scale study of ketamine users published
The first ever large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine users has been published online today in the journal Addiction. With Ketamine (K, Special K) use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK (British Crime Survey, 2008) this research showing the consequences of repeated ketamine use provides valuable information for users and addiction professionals alike.
10 November 2009
Health researchers call for alcohol industry to prove no harm in funding of sports
Researchers from Australia and the UK are calling for a new approach to the debate over whether alcohol industry sponsorship of sports increases drinking among sports participants. They want to shift the burden of proof to the alcohol industry.
6 November 2009
New UK study suggests re-classification of cannabis will have minimal impact on the incidence of schizophrenia or psychosis
26 October 2009
Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers
Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive. A new study published in Addiction shows for the first time that exercise can lessen the power of cigarettes and smoking-related images to grab the attention of smokers.
16 September 2009
Differences in Couples' Drinking and Smoking Habits Threaten Long-Term Marriage
Excessive drinking or smoking by a husband or wife can strain a marriage. However, is it the substance use specifically that causes problems within a relationship, or is it the difference in the amount of drinking and smoking between a husband and wife that loosens the ties that bind?
28 August 2009
Teetotallers more likely to be depressed
Abstaining from alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of depression according to a new study published in Addiction journal.
15 July 2009
New study uses wastewater to map large-scale patterns of illicit drug use
A team of researchers has mapped patterns of illicit drug use across the US state of Oregon using a method of sampling municipal wastewater before it is treated. Their findings provide a one-day snapshot of drug excretion that can be used to better understand patterns of drug use in multiple municipalities over time.
14 July 2009
Addiction scientists call for end to executions for drug offenders
The death penalty for those convicted of drug trafficking and other drug-related offences should be abolished as it is both ineffective as a policy measure and a violation of human rights. So write a group of prominent addiction scientists who believe that the international addiction community has a responsibility to support the abolitionist cause.
9 June 2009
Alcohol advertising self-regulation not working, as ads target younger drinkers
Addiction scientists are calling for tighter regulation of alcohol advertising, as new research shows that self-regulation by the alcohol industry does not protect impressionable children and youth from exposure.
28 May 2009
Daily alcohol intake can lead to binge drinking
Sipping wine, beer or spirits three to four times per week increases the risk of binge drinking, particularly among young men, according to a new study published in the journal Addiction. Researchers from the Université de Montréal and the University of Western Ontario analyzed the drinking habits of Canadians and found that frequent alcohol consumption can lead to binge drinking among all gender and all age groups.
12 May 2009
Terrorist attacks provoke surge in alcohol and drug use
Nearly one in 12 people exposed to terrorism report increased use and misuse of alcohol, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the University of Michigan.
19 March 2009
New study finds daily drinking rather than binge drinking is biggest risk factor in serious liver disease
Long-term daily drinking, rather than weekly binge drinking, is by far the biggest risk factor in serious liver disease, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Southampton.
A new study published today in Addiction journal shows that drinking alcohol is the greatest risk factor for acetaldehyde-related cancer. Heavy drinkers may be at increased risk due to exposure from multiple sources.
10 February 2009
Smokers putting their loved ones at risk of heart attacks
New research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published today in Addiction journal, shows that people living with someone who smokes continue to be at risk of the harmful effects of passive smoking.
22 January 2009
I quit, we quit - what works better for smokers?
A study from the University of Bath has found that smokers are twice as likely to kick the habit if they use a support group rather than trying to give up alone.
15 January 2009
Alcohol Taxes Have Clear Effect on Drinking - New Study Reports Re-analyses of Over 30 Years of Research
With many local and national governments currently debating proposals to raise alcohol taxes, a timely new study published online tomorrow in the February edition of Addiction journal finds that the more alcoholic beverages cost, the less likely people are to drink. And when they do drink, they drink less. After analyzing 112 studies spanning nearly four decades, researchers documented a concrete association between the amount of alcohol people drink and its cost.
