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AddictionNews

Month: April 2025

The EU Engages in Episodic Future Thinking

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) publishes an unscientific forecast for drug use and addiction in 2040.

Cinematherapy for Depression and Addiction

Cinematherapy has proven to be an effective addition to treatment for depression and addiction.

Research on the Medial Habenula and Opioid Addiction

Dr. Ibañez-Tallon at Rockefeller University is targeting the medial habenula, a region of the brain loaded with opioid receptors.

The Most Gangster Thing, Update

We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

Teenage Opioid Use Doubles in Ottawa

A report from Ottawa Public Health shows a shocking increase in teenage opioid use, doubling in just two years.

Hooked On Phonics: When Playing Music Becomes an Addiction

Recent studies show an addiction to playing music leads to worse outcomes for music students.