Crofton Research Laboratory
Emmanuel College Addiction Science Writing Initiative
Undergraduate students in the Neurobiology of Addiction class (NEURO 3216) at Emmanuel College summarize and explain recent primary research articles on addiction research. These articles have been reviewed by expert editors. The 2025 initiative had editors from graduate students to professors at various universities across the country from Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Mexico. Special thanks to all our editors for volunteering their time.
2023 Explainer Articles
Savanna Bouley '23
Chronic sleep deprivation linked to alcohol use
Scientists found a protein linking sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption through the brain reward circuit in rats.
Anna Drillen '25
Nurturing helps babies with opioid withdrawal
Scientists tested different drug treatments for infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. They found a nurturing environment affected recovery more than which drugs they received.
Eliza Garland '25
Marijuana use alters adolescent brain development
Researchers analyzed marijuana use in US adolescents and showed it affects how the outer layer of their brains develop.
Emily Borges '24
Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal
Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.
Eliza Garland '25
Marijuana use alters adolescent brain development
Researchers analyzed marijuana use in US adolescents and showed it affects how the outer layer of their brains develop.