Bullying and Substance Use Disorder
Studies show that the perpetrators of bullying are much more susceptible to substance abuse than the victims of bullying.
How Alcohol Use Disorder Affects the Brain
Researchers from China are able to identify alcohol use disorder from brain scans with 99% accuracy.
Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little
A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Dramatically Reduces Suicide Rate
A new study from Scotland shows opioid agonist therapy cuts the suicide rate by two-thirds.
Wearable Technology and Addiction Recovery
A new study combines brain scans, wearable technology, and smartphone apps to track sleep, stress, and exercise.
Breakthrough Study on GLP-1 Agonist Drugs Used to Treat Addiction
A research report from the Oracle Center for Real-World Data and the Parkinson School of Health Sciences shows the impact of GLP-1 agonist drugs on addiction.