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BrainWeighve Eating Addiction Telehealth App Expands UCLA Trial

Telehealth provider, eHealth International, expands their UCLA trial of weight loss app, BrainWeighve.

Substance vs. Behavior Debate Doesn’t Abate

Can a person be said to be addicted to food? Or to eating? Those questions are still intensely discussed.

Gambler: Heal Thyself

Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.

Improving Natural Disasters Response to Assist Addiction Recovery

Reduced access to opioid use disorder treatment medication during and after severe weather disasters underscores the need for strategies at the federal, state, and local levels.

Addiction Treatment in Jail Cuts Recidivism in Half

Medicine-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder pays big dividends by lowering recidivism rates.

Gambling Addiction Research Is Being Taken Over by Gambling Syndicates

In a sick twist, some of the best resources on gambling addiction are found on websites that profit from the disorder.

How Legit Is “California Sober”?

The “California sober” model works for some folks but not for others. Why not?