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- NIH Researchers Identify Novel "Superagonist" Opioid DFNZ with High Potency and Reduced Addiction Risk
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Medical News
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have discovered DFNZ, a synthetic opioid metabolite that provides robust pain relief in animal models without causing the life-threa...
- Comprehensive "Review of Reviews" Confirms Nicotine E-Cigarettes Outperform Patches and Gum for Long-Term Smoking Cessation
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
A decade-long analysis co-led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that nicotine e-cigarettes are consistently more effective at helping adults quit smoking than tr...
- Massive Genomic Study of 2.2 Million People Reveals Addiction Risk Is Rooted in Brain Wiring and Impulse Control
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Health
A landmark analysis led by Rutgers University researchers has identified that the primary genetic risk for substance use disorders stems from brain architecture governing reward pr...
- National German Gambling Study Reveals Participation Stability While Identifying Severe Risks Among Young Male Cohorts
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The 2025 German Gambling Survey indicates that 36.4% of the population engaged in paid betting activities over the last year, a figure largely unchanged since 2021. Despite this st...