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Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Year: 2024

The World’s Worst New Idea: A Vape Pen Gambling Device

Doctors concerned about nicotine addiction are calling attention to vaping cartridges that include new gambling and gaming features.

Doctors Blame Institutions, Lack of Training, Lack of Knowledge for Failure to Treat Substance Use Disorders

A shocking new systematic review funded by the National Institutes of Health found that many doctors claim ignorance of how to treat substance use disorders.

Sex and Gender Differences in Addiction and Addiction Treatment

A new study finally finds a source for some of the sex and gender differences in addiction and addiction treatment.

Anorexia, Gambling, and the Anticipation Wrinkle

We need dopamine to inform us that we have received something we wanted, and maybe even something that we never knew we wanted.

You Broke It, You Bought It: Contingency Management and Addiction Recovery

There is a stunning amount of resistance to the most effective opioid addiction treatment: paying addicts to not take drugs.

The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery: A Contrary View

Dr. Elias Dakwar of Columbia University’s CHOSEN addiction recovery program shares five myths about addiction that many people will find surprising.