The Medial Habenula and Addiction
A trio of studies look at the medial habenula, a region in the brain associated with addiction, depression, and compulsive behavior.
Music and Addiction
Music is capable of triggering substance abuse and also treating substance abuse.
New Documentary on Addiction Treatment Fraud Wins at SXSW
The documentary, “Shuffle,” follows three patients through three years of addiction treatment in Florida.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Addiction Treatment
Two hospitals in England are teaming up to test the Brain-PACER deep brain stimulation treatment for substance use disorders.
Novo Nordisk Walks Back Comments on Addiction Testing
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is walking back comments about testing GLP-1 drugs for use in addiction treatment.
The Digital Revolution in Addiction Treatment, Part 2
The smartphone has revolutionized addiction treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral disorders.