Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety
Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.
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.