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Stress

Is Mental Health Care Fueling Social Conflict?

The author of Therapy Nation argues that modern mental health care results in isolation and estrangement.

Stress and Substance Use Disorders

The Yale Stress Center summarizes the connection between stress and substance use disorders and recommends treatments.

National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand

The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.

Food Noise, Set Points, and GLP-1 Drugs

The New York Times tries to find out how GLP-1 drugs quiet food noise.

Gambler: Heal Thyself

Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.

Opioid Receptors in the Gut Targeted for Addiction Treatment

Recent research shows that opioid receptors in the gut can be damaged by stress, contributing to addiction.