AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Month: October 2025

How State Governments Are Coping With Addiction Treatment Cutbacks

Two states with major success in curbing overdose deaths try to cope with addiction treatment cutbacks.

Why Are Drug Overdose Deaths Down 24%?

Drug overdose deaths are expected to increase with the elimination of federal addiction treatment programs.

Santa Muerte, Patron Saint of Addicts

The skeletal saint called “holy death” is also known by several other names, some of which are included here.

The Golden Rule of Habit Change

Big Think has assembled a montage of three brilliant thinkers on habit substitution.

Genome-Wide Association Study Tells Us Almost Nothing About Cannabis Addiction

Genetic studies appear to prove that our genes have almost nothing to do with cannabis addiction.

Is Smartphone Addiction a Workplace Security Threat?

Forbes notices that smartphone addiction is a workplace security threat. We offer some suggestions.