Global Conference on Addiction and Psychiatry (GAP 2026)
Dr. Robert Pretlow, publisher of AddictionNews, lays out the unified theory of addiction at GAP 2026.
The Origins of Addiction: Toxic Stress
A 2012 policy statement from the AAP sounded the alarm about “toxic stress” leading to “maladaptive coping patterns.”
How to Raise a Gambling-Addicted Child
The story of teenage gambling addiction is just that: anecdotal evidence without scientific research.
Nature-Based Therapies Improve Addiction Treatment Outcomes
New research adds to a growing body of evidence in favor of nature-based therapies for addiction treatment.
Is Mental Health Care Fueling Social Conflict?
The author of Therapy Nation argues that modern mental health care results in isolation and estrangement.
The Relationship Between Stress and Eating Disorders
Research connecting stress and eating disorders has led to treatments that improve outcomes for both.