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AddictionNews

Month: October 2024

Create a “Quit Cannabis” Program Just for You

Cannabis use disorder benefits from CBT and MET therapies, both of which share elements in a universal treatment for addiction.

First, Do No Harm. Second… Do Nothing?

Many doctors are reluctant to address substance use disorders with patients. A doctor shortage makes the situation worse.

The Number One Drug of Abuse

Anybody who is old enough according to the law in any given state can walk into a grocery store and buy copious amounts of the most prevalent drug of abuse.

The Theory of Rational Addiction in Addiction Recovery

The theory of rational addiction comes from economics but has surprising insights for addiction treatment.

Exploring Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

The New York Times has published an explosive new piece on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, or CHS.

Fighting Back Against the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders

The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index and other recent surveys shine a light on the stigma of substance use disorders.