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AddictionNews

Month: November 2024

How Alcohol Use Disorder Affects the Brain

Researchers from China are able to identify alcohol use disorder from brain scans with 99% accuracy.

Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little

A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.

Combining Avatars and Emotional Journaling to Teach Mental Resilience

Mental health startup MangaChat helps children work through problems by creating comic book diaries.

The Epic Journey of Moshe Kasher

This is the story of Moshe Kasher, who overcame his addictions to live a full life and become a successful standup comedian.

The Future of Digital Wellness

The Singularity University Global Challenge on Digital Wellbeing showcased 10 startups in the digital wellness field.

Evaluating Medicaid Section 115 Waivers

A surprising new evaluation of Medicaid section 1115 waivers making it easier to prescribe opioid agonist therapies.