EP28 - New NIH Study Reveals Shared Genetic Markers Underlying Substance Use Disorders

from Women and Mental Health · host Andrew MacQuoid

An NIH study identified shared genetic markers across multiple substance use disorders, including alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid use. By analyzing genomic data from over a million individuals, the researchers found links between these disorders and dopamine regulation genes. The findings may lead to improved treatment and prevention strategies for substance use disorders.

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