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Addiction Prevention Begins With Preventing Child Abuse

More than half of those being treated for addiction suffered from childhood abuse.

Government Pledges to Follow Best Practices in Addiction Treatment: April Fools!

The way governments spend on addiction treatment does not match what works.

How GLP-1 Drugs Mute the Stress Response

Studies show that GLP-1 drugs reduce binge eating by muting the response to chronic stress.

GLP-1 Drugs Found Effective Against Anxiety and Depression

A new study from Sweden shows that GLP-1 drugs dramatically reduce hospital care for depression and anxiety.

Massive Genetic Study Finds Similarity Among Addictions

A genetic study of 2.2 million people finds a common source for behavioral disorders and substance use disorders.

A Gut Feeling for Addiction

If addiction is a “chronic brain disease,” why do so many of the symptoms and remedies involve the gut microbiome?