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More Than Half the People In Treatment for Addiction Are Victims of Sexual Abuse

A retiring counselor looks back on 50 years of treating the sexual abuse underlying most addictions.

The Latest Research on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Battle Addiction

GLP-1 drugs in the treatment of addiction was a theme at the 56th annual conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Researchers Use Machine Learning to Map Heroin Addiction

Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati use machine learning to map the brain’s response to heroin.

The Line Between Substance Use and Substance Abuse

From eating addiction to heroin addiction, we look at where the line is between substance use and substance abuse.

The EU Engages in Episodic Future Thinking

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) publishes an unscientific forecast for drug use and addiction in 2040.

Cinematherapy for Depression and Addiction

Cinematherapy has proven to be an effective addition to treatment for depression and addiction.