Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference
Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.
Brain Scans of Patients in Withdrawal Reveal Little
A review of fMRIs of people in withdrawal from substance use disorders concludes there’s no shared neural mechanism.
Repairing the Chronic Brain Disease of Addiction
A series of studies look at ways to repair the chronic brain disease of addiction.
Wearable Technology and Addiction Recovery
A new study combines brain scans, wearable technology, and smartphone apps to track sleep, stress, and exercise.
Breakthroughs in Focused Ultrasound As Addiction Treatment
The Wall Street Journal takes a close look at how focused ultrasound is being used to treat addiction.
CMS “Final Rules” for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Take Effect January 1.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued “final rules” for parity in health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.