How Does the United Kingdom Handle Gaming Addiction?
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders has handled over a thousand referrals for gaming addiction since its founding in 2019.
Do Telehealth Interventions for Substance Use Disorders Lead to Superior Results?
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a new era in telehealth interventions for substance use disorders. New studies show it’s working out pretty well.
In Search of the Connection Between Depression and Addiction
Three different academic researchers examine the connection between depression and addiction.
Testing GLP-1 Drugs for Substance Use Disorders
Limited human trials of GLP-1 drugs for substance use disorders indicate they might not work well for non-obese individuals.
Balance Is Key
Potential miracle is that GLP-1 drugs ease withdrawal symptoms. Even setting aside the illegal addictive substances and considering only nicotine and alcohol, it would seem like a golden opportunity.
A New Book Makes The Case That Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease
A new book and a new brain study are raising doubts about addiction as a chronic brain condition.