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Addiction: From Casual User to Compulsive User

One of the biggest mysteries in addiction science is what causes casual users to lose control.

How Ozempic Changes the Brain

New research shows GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic improve connectivity in brain regions associated with managing stress.

Stress and Substance Use Disorders

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

Introducing the Addiction Science Defense Network

The Addiction Science Defense Network has issued an impact report on federal government policy changes.

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.

Executive Order Allows Research on Ibogaine and Other Psychedelic Drugs

The government is fast-tracking research into psychedelic drugs that could improve the mental health of veterans.