New Homelessness Report Mysteriously Silent on Substance Use Disorders
HUD annual report shows a sharp rise in homelessness but says little about causes and cures.
An Addiction to Telling Bad Jokes
Can a person become addicted to telling bad jokes? The answer is yes.
Behavioral Addictions vs. Substance Addictions: What’s the Difference?
Research increasingly indicates that substance use disorders are actually behavioral disorders.
Preventive Psychiatry for Mental Health Disorders
A review of the effectiveness of preventive psychiatry for mental health disorders finds a complicated array of results.
Surprising Good News in the Battle Against Substance Use Disorders
The Monitoring the Future Survey shows a surprising and steady decline in teenage substance abuse.
Job Loss and Addiction
Two studies, one new and one old, examine the impacts of job loss on substance use disorders.