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Day One 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Addiction Treatment

The Federation of American Scientists lays out an agenda for accelerating innovation in addiction treatment.

New Documentary Shows the Miraculous Effects of Ibogaine in Treating Mental Health Disorders

A new documentary, In Waves and War, follows three retired Navy SEALs who seek out ibogaine therapy for mental health disorders.

Senior Citizens and Substance Use Disorders

The Wall Street Journal calls attention to the unique problems of aging addicts in America.

Tranq Is a Non-Opiate Sedative That Maims and Kills

A recent symposium on the xylazine crisis focuses on the sedative known as tranq and its disturbing side effects.

Building Resistance in Adolescents: Peer Pressure vs. DARE

Two studies look at the influence of peer pressure and substance abuse prevention programs on the risk-taking behavior of adolescents.

Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) Increases Resilience in Children

A new randomized, controlled trial of Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PICT) for toddlers shows significant results in improving resilience in children.