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Adaptive Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation

A randomized, controlled trial of adaptive pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation shows quit rates nearly three times the standard treatment.

In Search of the Connection Between Depression and Addiction

Three different academic researchers examine the connection between depression and addiction.

Testing GLP-1 Drugs for Substance Use Disorders

Limited human trials of GLP-1 drugs for substance use disorders indicate they might not work well for non-obese individuals.

A New Book Makes The Case That Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease

A new book and a new brain study are raising doubts about addiction as a chronic brain condition.

Testing Advances on Psychedelic Therapies for Substance Use Disorders

Positive results have caused a surge in clinical trials of psychedelic substances to treat substance use disorders.

The Brain Scans of Adolescents Show Damage Caused by Internet Addiction

A systematic review of the brain scans of adolescents with internet addiction found surprising results.