New DNA Test Predicts Susceptibility to Opioid Addiction
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a new DNA test to identify patients at risk of opioid use disorder.
Meditation As a Treatment for Work Addiction
A controlled trial shows the benefits of meditation and mindfulness training in treating work addiction.
Buprenorphine As an Emergency Treatment for Opioid Overdose
Training and equipping emergency medical personnel to administer buprenorphine is a money saver and a lifesaver.
The Role of Habit Substitution in the Treatment of Addiction
Habit substitution is critical to the long-term success of behavioral modification efforts including addiction recovery.
Understanding Habit Formation
An important aspect of recovery from addiction is learning how to disrupt or retrain bad habits.
Weight Loss and the Science of Habit Formation
A look at the way habit formation influences weight loss, eating addiction and other compulsive behaviors.