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Study examines whether low dopamine levels are tied to teen substance use

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July 8, 2026

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PITTSBURGH -- What makes some teenagers more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol? A new study from Pitt theorizes that one factor may be tied to their levels of dopamine, also known as “the pleasure chemical.” The study, published in ...

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 2, 2026

Cannabis use led to more psychiatric disorders, psychosis and addiction: Study

'Young people ... who engage in daily cannabis use and develop a cannabis use disorder have a higher prevalence of these mental disorders'

Medical Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

SundayTimes

lean right

· Jul 4, 2026

Study finds loss of child support grant damages mental health

A recent paper has found evidence that the cessation of the child support grant increases depressive symptoms in adolescents.

Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

'You're expected to perform, but no one wants to know how you do it': Cocaine, the toxic fuel of young professionals

Cocaine at work (1/3). Among young professionals, the illegal and highly addictive drug is used in a relentless pursuit of performance, often shrouded in taboo and without questioning of working conditions.

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Clearmind advances intranasal delivery studies for addiction drug

Clearmind advances intranasal delivery studies for addiction drug

Health News | Mail Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests

Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests

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Related coverage for "Study examines whether low dopamine levels are tied to teen substance use": Toronto Sun — Cannabis use led to more psychiatric disorders, psychosis and addiction: Study. Medical Daily — JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness. SundayTimes — Study finds loss of child support grant damages mental health. Le Monde — 'You're expected to perform, but no one wants to know how you do it': Cocaine, the toxic fuel of young professionals. Investing.com — Clearmind advances intranasal delivery studies for addiction drug. Health News | Mail Online — Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests