Browsing by Subject "Substance Use Disorders"

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    Meta-Analyses of Genome-Wide Association Data Hold New Promise for Addiction Genetics
    (Alcohol Research Documentation, 2016-09) Agrawal, Arpana; Edenberg, Howard J.; Gelernter, Joel; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine
    Meta-analyses of genome-wide association study data have begun to lead to promising new discoveries for behavioral and psychiatrically relevant phenotypes (e.g., schizophrenia, educational attainment). We outline how this methodology can similarly lead to novel discoveries in genomic studies of substance use disorders, and discuss challenges that will need to be overcome to accomplish this goal. We illustrate our approach with the work of the newly established Substance Use Disorders workgroup of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium.
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    People with substance use disorders face greater challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (The Conversation, 2020-05-19) Cyders, Melissa A.; Ladd, Kevin L.; Fry, Melissa S.; Psychology, School of Science
    The closures of businesses and states throughout the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been stressful, costly and challenging for many. But the restrictions do not affect everyone equally. Particularly vulnerable are those with substance use disorders. With schedules disrupted, medical and psychological care curtailed and support networks shut down, the COVID-19 pandemic may jeopardize their recovery.