National Institute on Drug Abuse Funds Five-Year Search Into Genetics of Fentanyl Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is funding research into the genetics of fentanyl addiction, an area where the science is surprisingly thin.
Drug Addiction Leads to Loneliness but Does Loneliness Lead to Drug Addiction?
Does loneliness lead to drug addiction? A recent article tries to make that case, and we investigate the science behind it.
The World’s Worst New Idea: A Vape Pen Gambling Device
Doctors concerned about nicotine addiction are calling attention to vaping cartridges that include new gambling and gaming features.
Doctors Blame Institutions, Lack of Training, Lack of Knowledge for Failure to Treat Substance Use Disorders
A shocking new systematic review funded by the National Institutes of Health found that many doctors claim ignorance of how to treat substance use disorders.
Sex and Gender Differences in Addiction and Addiction Treatment
A new study finally finds a source for some of the sex and gender differences in addiction and addiction treatment.
You Broke It, You Bought It: Contingency Management and Addiction Recovery
There is a stunning amount of resistance to the most effective opioid addiction treatment: paying addicts to not take drugs.