Global Conference on Addiction and Psychiatry (GAP 2026)
Dr. Robert Pretlow, publisher of AddictionNews, lays out the unified theory of addiction at GAP 2026.
The Origins of Addiction: Toxic Stress
A 2012 policy statement from the AAP sounded the alarm about “toxic stress” leading to “maladaptive coping patterns.”
Strategies for Breaking Free From Smartphone Addiction
A systematic review of therapies for treating smartphone addiction identifies a wide variety of options.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Stress Management
We examine the differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management techniques.
Are GLP-1 Drugs the Solution to Eating Addiction?
If you’re using GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, you’re only getting half the story.
The Collaborative Care Model for Addiction Treatment
When addiction is treated with collaborative care involving a physician, a mental health provider, and a behavioral health provider, sobriety rates skyrocket.