AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Steve O'Keefe

The Endocannabinoid System and Addiction

New research looks at developing endocannabinoid receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity, PTSD and drug addiction.

Myths and Facts About Addiction Recovery

We take issue with eight facts about addiction recovery published by the University of Michigan.

SAMHSA Increases Funding for Contingency Management Tenfold

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals new guidelines and funding for Contingency Management.

Sports Betting Apps Take $1,100 Per Year From Household Savings

New research shows that sports betting apps are driving down household savings and driving up bankruptcies.

Can You Get Addicted to Cats?

Is it possible to become addicted to cats? We examine the evidence for cat addiction and cat video addiction.

GLP-1 Drugs and Alcohol Use Disorder

A pair of studies point to the same conclusion, that GLP-1 drugs are effective against alcohol use disorder (AUD).