AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Year: 2025

The Origins of Addiction

Exploring the origins of addiction is like peeling an onion, with hedonistic behavior on top and genetics many layers deep.

The (Tony) Law of Sobriety

Let’s take a quick look at Tony Law’s career as a successful comedian, how he got there, and his now-sober life.

Neuroticism and Addiction

Researchers chart a relationship between stress, displacement, neuroticism, and addiction.

Mothers With Substance Use Disorders

As the overdose death rate declines in America, it is skyrocketing for one group: mothers with substance use disorders.

Reducing Opioid Use With Cannabis

Two recent studies show dramatic reductions in opioid use for chronic pain when cannabis is added to treatment.

Using Addiction Treatment for Economic Recovery

Dickenson County, Virginia, is tethering economic recovery to substance abuse recovery, reversing the cycle of addiction.