More About the Unwanted Inheritance
The latest research confirms that epigenetic changes are involved in substance use disorders. It would not be surprising to find them accountable for most of what we characterize as addiction.
Make Cigarettes Less Addictive?
The FDA wants the new president to mandate a “drastic reduction” in the amount of nicotine to be allowed in American-made cigarettes.
The Use of GLP-1 Drugs for Nicotine Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation
More and more studies show GLP-1 drugs work for smoking cessation, alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, but researchers aren’t sure how.
Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health
A new report on nicotine addiction and mental health shows a stronger-than-expected connection between smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, and mental health disorders.
Adaptive Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation
A randomized, controlled trial of adaptive pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation shows quit rates nearly three times the standard treatment.
The Shifting Definitions of Sobriety and Recovery
The connection between sobriety and abstinence has taken new directions.