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.
Wearable Technology and Addiction Recovery
A new study combines brain scans, wearable technology, and smartphone apps to track sleep, stress, and exercise.
Breakthroughs in Focused Ultrasound As Addiction Treatment
The Wall Street Journal takes a close look at how focused ultrasound is being used to treat addiction.
Dr. Nora Volkow Calls Out Commercial Interests Pushing Addiction
The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Dr. Nora Volkow points out a national problem with corporations pushing addiction.