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The Use of Video in Addiction Treatment

Three scientific studies show different approaches to using video in addiction treatment.

Pain Relief Without Reward

An analog of naloxone targets neurons in the nucleus accumbens, providing pain relief without reward.

The Kratom Controversy

Kratom and 7-OH are natural products that can be used to treat drug addiction but can also be dangerously addictive themselves.

Harm Reduction in Charm City

The backlash against harm reduction ignores success in Baltimore, Maryland.

Psychedelic Drugs Going Mainstream

Drug maker Eli Lilly recently purchased psychedelic drug manufacturer, AtaiBeckley, signaling a new interest in psychedelic drugs.

Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory

The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.