AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Month: May 2026

National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand

The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.

Building an Addiction Platform

In their efforts to thrive in a dying business, tobacco companies have designed new ways to addict children.

Pain and Addiction

The opioid addiction crisis has caused an unintended problem: chronic pain patients chronically under-prescribed.

Food Noise, Set Points, and GLP-1 Drugs

The New York Times tries to find out how GLP-1 drugs quiet food noise.

Substance vs. Behavior Debate Doesn’t Abate

Can a person be said to be addicted to food? Or to eating? Those questions are still intensely discussed.

Gambler: Heal Thyself

Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.