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AddictionNews

Month: August 2024

Improving Physician Education on Addiction Assessment and Treatment

Dr. Cara Poland is on a mission to improve physician education and training in recognizing and treating substance use disorders.

What Is Akrasia and How Does It Impact Drug Addiction?

Dr. Dan Ariely, a psychologist and behavioral economist practicing behavioral medicine at Duke University, talks about akrasia and drug addiction.

Addicted to War

What feeds war addiction? Let’s look at the various theories and what vets explain what drives them, in their own words.

The Gold Standard for Addiction Treatment

Mark S. Gold, M.D., a pioneer in medicine-assisted therapy and a legend in addiction treatment, offers a prescription for America’s opioid epidemic.