A team of addiction researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report in Psychopharmacology that oxytocin, a hormone produced naturally in the hypothalamus, has significant gender differences when used as a treatment for cocaine-addicted individuals with a history of childhood trauma. The MUSC team was led by Jane E. Joseph,…
Quantum Units Education: New CEU Courses
Eating Hints: Before, During, After Cancer People with cancer often need to follow diets that are different from what you think of as healthy. This CE course describes common types of eating problems, along with ways to manage them. Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self Sufficiency in Human Services Research suggests…
What is the link between sleep apnea and depression?
New research has explored the link between sleep apnea and depression and suggests that the former may be one reason that depression treatments fail. Around 20–30% of people with depression and other mood disorders do not get the help they need from existing therapies. Depression is the “leading cause of disability worldwide.” For this…
More ED visits because of alcohol, 175% increase in 25- to 29-year-olds seeking care
New research shows dramatically rising visits to emergency departments (ED) related to alcohol, especially for women, with a 175% increase in alcohol-related visits from young people aged 25 to 29. The article, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), shows increases in ED visits related to alcohol that are occurring much…
More evidence that pets benefit mental health
New research examines how interacting with pets affects cortisol levels among college students. Pet owners have long known — or rather, felt — that spending time with their beloved animal companion lowers stress and improves mood. An extensive review that Medical News Today reported on included several testimonials from people living with mental health conditions who vouched for…