Dopamine and Anxiety Disorders
Does a drug approved for restless leg syndrome illustrate the connection between dopamine and anxiety disorders?
The Complicated Relationship Between Addiction and Music
Music can be both a powerful trigger inducing substance abuse and a therapy that calms withdrawal symptoms.
GLP-1 Drugs, Addiction, and Displacement
The second half of our review of work on GLP-1 drugs and addiction by Dr. Dhruv Khullar.
Catholic Charities Treating Pornography Addiction
In response to a “marked surge” in demand, the Catholic Church has started offering treatment for pornography addiction.
BrainWeighve Is a Displacement Intervention
Dr. Robert A. Pretlow, publisher of AddictionNews, gave a presentation on displacement intervention at ICOCD2025.
Strategies for Breaking Free From Smartphone Addiction
A systematic review of therapies for treating smartphone addiction identifies a wide variety of options.