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Latest developments in causes and treatments

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AddictionNews

Year: 2024

Senior Citizens and Substance Use Disorders

The Wall Street Journal calls attention to the unique problems of aging addicts in America.

Tranq Is a Non-Opiate Sedative That Maims and Kills

A recent symposium on the xylazine crisis focuses on the sedative known as tranq and its disturbing side effects.

The Great Mental Health Pandemic of 2025

The combination of growing mental health issues, enabling technologies, and the lack of treatment is leading to a global mental health pandemic.

Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety

Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.

Building Resistance in Adolescents: Peer Pressure vs. DARE

Two studies look at the influence of peer pressure and substance abuse prevention programs on the risk-taking behavior of adolescents.

Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) Increases Resilience in Children

A new randomized, controlled trial of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PICT) for toddlers shows significant results in improving resilience in children.