AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

brain science

Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation

Dr. James J. Mahoney reveals remarkable results from low-intensity focused neuromodulation in the treatment of addiction.

Addiction and Aging

Recently released studies show that recovering addicts experience accelerated aging and delayed care.

The Social Component of Addiction

Psychological researchers throw down the gauntlet in The Lancet on the social component of addiction.

Using MORE to Repair the Addiction-Damaged Brain

A new study shows that mindfulness MORE therapy repairs the brain’s ability to enjoy natural rewards.

Research on the Medial Habenula and Opioid Addiction

Dr. Ibañez-Tallon at Rockefeller University is targeting the medial habenula, a region of the brain loaded with opioid receptors.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Addiction Treatment

Two hospitals in England are teaming up to test the Brain-PACER deep brain stimulation treatment for substance use disorders.