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The Psychology of Addiction and Recovery: A Contrary View

Dr. Elias Dakwar of Columbia University’s CHOSEN addiction recovery program shares five myths about addiction that many people will find surprising.

Public Policy and America’s Opioid Epidemic

Two leading neuroscience researchers from Mount Sinai lay out their public policy recommendations for managing the opioid epidemic.

Adaptive Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation

A randomized, controlled trial of adaptive pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation shows quit rates nearly three times the standard treatment.

Do Telehealth Interventions for Substance Use Disorders Lead to Superior Results?

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a new era in telehealth interventions for substance use disorders. New studies show it’s working out pretty well.

In Search of the Connection Between Depression and Addiction

Three different academic researchers examine the connection between depression and addiction.

Testing GLP-1 Drugs for Substance Use Disorders

Limited human trials of GLP-1 drugs for substance use disorders indicate they might not work well for non-obese individuals.