Romantic Love and Addiction
Studies show that romantic love activates the same reward systems that respond to drug use, and can be therapeutic for substance use disorders.
Neuroscientist Dr. Keith Humphreys on Addiction Policy
Dr. Keith Humphreys of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University offers surprising insights on addiction policy.
Early-Childhood Smartphone Use Doubles Adult Mental Health Problems
A massive online assessment finds that a range of mental health problems are associated with early-childhood smartphone use.
The Worst Conceivable Approach to Addiction
First came the freeze in addiction research, then the end of SAMHSA, and now civil commitment of the homeless.
Reducing Delay Discounting
Studies reveal the connection between delay discounting and addiction, plus techniques for reducing delay discounting.
Texas Becomes the World Leader in Psychedelics Research
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill authorizing $50 million for clinical trials of ibogaine for the treatment of opioid use disorder.