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.
Canada Debates Involuntary Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Despite warnings from the scientific community, provinces in Canada are determined to expand involuntary treatment for substance use disorders.
CMS “Final Rules” for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage Take Effect January 1.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued “final rules” for parity in health insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.
A Shift in the Future of Addiction in America
NPR Morning Edition reports on a persistent, marked decline in monthly overdose deaths that is sweeping across the United States.
Avatar-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Carolyn Easton at the University of Rochester is part of a team exploring the use of digital technologies in the treatment of substance use disorders.
Is Addiction Really a Chronic Brain Disease?
Dr. Reinout W. Wiers summarizes the arguments in favor of classifying addiction as a chronic brain disease.