Drug Addiction Leads to Loneliness but Does Loneliness Lead to Drug Addiction?
Does loneliness lead to drug addiction? A recent article tries to make that case, and we investigate the science behind it.
Doctors Blame Institutions, Lack of Training, Lack of Knowledge for Failure to Treat Substance Use Disorders
A shocking new systematic review funded by the National Institutes of Health found that many doctors claim ignorance of how to treat substance use disorders.
Anorexia, Gambling, and the Anticipation Wrinkle
We need dopamine to inform us that we have received something we wanted, and maybe even something that we never knew we wanted.
More Anticipation Wrinkle
Apparently, dopamine is not only the reward, but the incentive that goads an individual to pursue that reward.
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.
Advances in Epigenetic Editing for Addiction Treatment
Crispr and other technologies are allowing researchers to turn on and off genetic and cellular switches impacting addictive behavior.