Drug Companies “Apathetic” About Testing GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Substance Use Disorders
Early studies of GLP-1 drugs for substance abuse treatment show promise, but drug companies are slow to fund research.
March Madness: America’s Out of Control Smartphone Gambling Addiction
Have state governments sold their own citizens out for a slice of the fortune being spent on smartphone gambling?
New DNA Test Predicts Susceptibility to Opioid Addiction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a new DNA test to identify patients at risk of opioid use disorder.
Meditation As a Treatment for Work Addiction
A controlled trial shows the benefits of meditation and mindfulness training in treating work addiction.
Buprenorphine As an Emergency Treatment for Opioid Overdose
Training and equipping emergency medical personnel to administer buprenorphine is a money saver and a lifesaver.
The Role of Habit Substitution in the Treatment of Addiction
Habit substitution is critical to the long-term success of behavioral modification efforts including addiction recovery.