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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.

Understanding the Relationship Between Personality and Addiction

A survey of the correlation between substance use disorders and personality disorders such as toxic masculinity, narcissism and psychopathy.

A Deep Look at Addiction Treatment in America

The New York Times goes for a deep dive into addiction treatment in America. and AddictionNews examines the findings.

The End of Alcoholism?

When the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says it’s time to stop using the term, “alcoholism,” it’s worth looking into.

The Relationship Between Stress and Addiction

Examining the research showing a connection between stress and addiction.

Mount Sinai Researchers Reveal Addiction Defects in the Brain

Researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital have released a study showing brain abnormalities common to heroin and cocaine addicts.