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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.

Why Isn’t Big Pharma Investing in GLP-1 Trials for Substance Use Disorders?

There’s a noticeable lack of pharmaceutical company trials of GLP-1 drugs as treatments for substance use disorders.

San Jose Launches First-In-The-Country Addiction Treatment Program for Teens

The Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center is setting the gold standard in comprehensive care for teens suffering from substance use disorders.

The Next Best Thing to Wasted

Food coma has the same effect that opiate addicts crave — escape from the bonds of consciousness. Oblivion. Erasure of the environment.