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Hormonal Contraceptives and Addiction

A new study points to a possible link between hormonal contraceptives and substance use disorders.

New in Concierge Medicine: GLP-1 Drugs for Addiction Treatment

Caron Treatment Centers report excellent results using GLP-1 drugs to treat a variety of addictions.

The Roots of Addiction: Children With Addicted Parents

A new study from the University of Michigan’s DASH Center shows a dramatic increase in the number of children with addicted parents.

Massive Medicaid Study Reveals Problems With Addiction Treatment

A study of all Medicaid claims shows almost no transition from overdose to addiction treatment.

More Than Half the People In Treatment for Addiction Are Victims of Sexual Abuse

A retiring counselor looks back on 50 years of treating the sexual abuse underlying most addictions.

The Latest Research on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Battle Addiction

GLP-1 drugs in the treatment of addiction was a theme at the 56th annual conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).