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Stress, Displacement, and the Benefits of Deep Breathing

Using the work of Italian researchers, we explore the relationship between stress, displacement and deep breathing.

Using Storytelling to Build Resilience in Children

A systematic review of the use of storytelling to build resilience in children finds substantial agreement using a variety of measures.

Bullying and Substance Use Disorder

Studies show that the perpetrators of bullying are much more susceptible to substance abuse than the victims of bullying.

How Alcohol Use Disorder Affects the Brain

Researchers from China are able to identify alcohol use disorder from brain scans with 99% accuracy.

Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little

A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Dramatically Reduces Suicide Rate

A new study from Scotland shows opioid agonist therapy cuts the suicide rate by two-thirds.