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Virtual Reality and Future-Self Avatars Work Wonders for Addiction Recovery

A promising study using virtual reality in the treatment of substance use disorders has led to a new startup.

Mavoglurant Effective Against Cocaine Addiction in Phase 2 Trial

The drug company, Novartis, reports a significant decline in cocaine use with mavoglurant in phase 2 trial.

Dr. Anna Lembke on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Addiction

Stanford University psychiatrist, Dr. Anna Lembke, assesses the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating addictions.

Remote Interventions Crush Relapse Rates in NIHR Study

Adding remote interventions to the standard treatment dramatically reduces relapse rates for substance use disorders.

How Oregon Helps Drug Addicts Recover

The Guardian’s Sam Levin shows how housing is the key to addiction recovery in Oregon.

Spending Freeze on Addiction Treatment and Addiction Research

HHS Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., cancelled more than $11 billion in 2025 funding, including for addiction treatment and addiction research.