Contingency Management: Good Medicine That’s Hard to Swallow
Contingency management — the practice of paying small rewards for performance — is generating big rewards for recovery programs.
Liraglutide and Semaglutide Show Promise in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
New research indicates that liraglutide, semaglutide, and similar GLP-1 drugs may be effective at reducing cravings for opioids and alcohol.
The Suspect Fits the Description
Is sugar addictive? Is sugar a drug? If it is either or both, shouldn’t it be criminalized? So many questions. So many answers.
The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Treatments for Gambling Disorders
Internet-based treatments for gambling disorders are surprisingly effective. Third post in a series.
Are There Any Effective Treatments for Gambling Disorder?
What does the scientific literature say about treatments for gambling disorder?
A Perfect Storm of Gambling Addiction Is Headed for the U.S.
Combine gambling addiction with smartphone addiction, add a massive sports betting ad budget, and you get disaster.