AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Stress

Stress and Human Development

An examination of how the displacement of stress primes the body for substance abuse.

Traumatic Stress in Childhood Accelerates Addiction

Research shows that traumatic stress in childhood acts as an accelerant, turning substance use into addiction.

Stress and Substance Use Disorders

The Yale Stress Center summarizes the connection between stress and substance use disorders and recommends treatments.

The Connection Between Stress and Addiction

New research reveals a neural pathway between stress and addiction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress Management

We examine the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management techniques.

Brain Structure and Substance Abuse

A new study on brain structure and substance abuse leads to erroneous conclusions about the sources of addiction.