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Canada Debates Involuntary Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Despite warnings from the scientific community, provinces in Canada are determined to expand involuntary treatment for substance use disorders.

Introducing… Comedians and Substances

The most illuminating tales of addicted life come from a relatively tiny slice of the occupational spectrum: professional comedians.

Breakthroughs in Focused Ultrasound As Addiction Treatment

The Wall Street Journal takes a close look at how focused ultrasound is being used to treat addiction.

Court Lets Dozens of Social Media Addiction Claims Proceed

A federal U.S. District Court is allowing school district social media addiction claims to go to trial.

CMS “Final Rules” for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Take Effect January 1.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued “final rules” for parity in health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.

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.