Cytisine – Made From Natural Products – Approved for Treatment of Nicotine Addiction
A drug derived from poisonous laburnum seeds, cytisine has been approved as a stop-smoking aid and shows promise for treating other addictions.
A Look at the Year Ahead From AddictionNews
A preview of the coming year, including everything from GLP-1 drugs to ibogaine to apps effective in the treatment of substance use disorders.
How Daydreaming About the Future Can Improve Substance Abuse Resistance
Episodic future thinking — the ability to see yourself in the near future — plays a critical role in resisting substance abuse.
The Relationship Between Overeating and Substance Use Disorders
There is a strong similarity between the way overeating and substance use disorders act on the brain’s reward pathways.
The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Recent surveys examine the relationship between substance use disorders and mental health disorders and recommend integrated treatment.
Preventing Stigma From Preventing Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Stigma is a powerful barrier to treatment for substance use disorders. AddictionNews examines a timely meta study on stigma and substance abuse.