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Addiction Studies

Nature vs. Nurture: New Study Identifies a Predisposition to Addiction

Research on the relationship between brain size and substance abuse raises more questions than answers.

Advances in Addiction Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

West Virginia University has developed an ingestible capsule for autonomous opioid overdose recovery.

Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation

Dr. James J. Mahoney reveals remarkable results from low-intensity focused neuromodulation in the treatment of addiction.

Addiction and Aging

Recently released studies show that recovering addicts experience accelerated aging and delayed care.

The Roots of Addiction: Children With Addicted Parents

A new study from the University of Michigan’s DASH Center shows a dramatic increase in the number of children with addicted parents.

More Than Half the People In Treatment for Addiction Are Victims of Sexual Abuse

A retiring counselor looks back on 50 years of treating the sexual abuse underlying most addictions.