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Alcohol mortality rates have nearly doubled in the last 25 years. Who is most at risk?
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Over the past few decades, scientific research has painted a clear and troubling picture of the health and social consequences of alcohol consumption. The
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The hidden harms of alcohol: Health risks and social consequences
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New research says the emotion that underlies addiction may be the most notable factor as far as what triggers addictive behavior in the first place.
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This One Emotion Drives Addictive Behavior The Most, Research Finds
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Young adults who heavily use substances may report significantly poorer memory decades later, a new University of Michigan study suggests.
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The brain remembers: The hidden cost of young adult substance use
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Bringing empathy and evidence-based practice to addiction medicine
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Treating Substance Use Disorder in Patients with Cancer
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Understanding why treatment fails can change how we think about relapse, recovery and the psychology of addiction.
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Why Addiction Treatment Keeps Failing | Psychology Today South Africa
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Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Addictions are a major public health concern, affecting people’s health and well-being at all ages. The intention behind this collection was to publish original research articles on SUDs and related addictions. These articles would address genetic, neurobiological, psychological, and environmental risk factors for the development of these disorders, as well as approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Thirteen articles covering a wide range of topics related to different SUDs and behavioral addictions, as well as human and animal studies from basic and clinical research, were received and have been summarized in this editorial. Each of the articles has made a significant contribution to our scientific understanding of addiction, with the potential to inform clinical applications. We hope that the findings revealed by this collection of articles, along with the broader efforts of the scientific and clinical communities around the world, will lead to the development of better tools and methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders (SUD) and behavioral addictions.
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Substance use disorders and addictions | Scientific Reports
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A Stanford addiction researcher said our brains are hardwired to get hooked on doomscrolling. Here's how to take a break and when you might need one.
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5 Red Flags You Might Need a Digital Detox: Addiction Researcher
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Experts agree that addiction is a disease, yet the disease model doesn't capture addiction's harmful effects on others. Downplaying the effects paradoxically increases stigma.
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Addiction: A Disease Both Like and Unlike Many Others
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A philosopher advocates for a more humane and context-informed approach
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Rethinking drug use and addiction
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OD2A: Overdose Data To Action is a nationwide CDC and Department of Health and Human Services funded program that was created to address the overdose crisis
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Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention
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The deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner underscore the strain of raising a child with addiction. Here are expert tips for a path to recovery.
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How to Parent an Adult Child With Addiction
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Key Takeaways Research demonstrates that Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) achieve comparable success rates of 50-70% to inpatient treatment for most individuals with substance use disorders, with outcomes varying based on program quality and individual commitment IOPs offer significant cost advantages with complete programs averaging $3,000-$10,000 compared to higher inpatient costs while allowing patients to maintain […]
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IOP vs Inpatient Care: How Substance Use Recovery Outcomes Compare
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Most people think addiction means a person has severe withdrawal when not taking alcohol or drugs. But withdrawal symptoms occur with ADs and many non-addicting medications.
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Addiction Isn’t Defined by Withdrawal Symptoms
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Contingency management is a highly effective incentive-based treatment for stimulant use disorder.
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A time-tested behavioral intervention brings new momentum to substance use treatment
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Traditional theories suggest people with addiction simply stop caring about negative consequences. However, a new Yale study reveals that severe substance users actually struggle to consistently apply what they've learned about costs to their future decisions.
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Addiction is linked to inconsistent decision-making, not ignoring consequences
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When considering the drugs most likely to cause former addicts to repeatedly relapse, opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine stand out as the most dangerous.
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What Is the Most Addictive Drug? Science May Have Some Answers
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New research trains cognitive control to curb stimulant cravings.
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How Can Cognitive Control Training Help Treat Substance Use Disorder? | Psychiatric Times
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Religious participation is associated with lower rates of alcohol and drug misuse.
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Does Spiritual Life Reduce Substance Abuse?
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Explore the impact of alcohol addiction on brain function and how new research can guide future treatments.
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Alcohol addiction linked to major brain gene changes
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One in four U.S. adolescents is exposed to violence in their neighborhood, and those teens are more than twice as likely to use cigarettes, alcohol or drugs to cope, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Arlington.
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One in four teens face violence, higher substance use
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Twenty years ago on January 16, I rattled into a church basement, unable to make eye contact, and sat in a windowless room surrounded by a random cross section of humanity.
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Twenty years sober today: My story of alcohol addiction, relapse and recovery | Irish Independent
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If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, here’s what to look for.
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When Is It Time to Cut Back on Drinking Alcohol? Watch for These Signs - The New York Times
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The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for those struggling with substance use disorder, it’s one of the most stressful times of the year.
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Why the holidays are dangerous for people struggling with substance use disorder
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Drug addiction among youngsters is tearing families apart and stealing futures before they even start. In the U.S., over 5 million youth under 18 have misused prescription drugs in the past year, per a 2024 CDC report. Opioids, synthetic cannabinoids like spice, and even vaping nicotine top the list, hitting teens hardest as they navigate [...]
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How to Combat Rising Drug Addiction Among Youngsters: Proven Strategies for Prevention and Recovery | The Rockland County Times
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Many surgeons recommend giving up smoking, alcohol, or drugs before surgery, but researchers have found this may also increase the need for pain medication.
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Detox-Withdrawal and Pain in Substance Use Disorders
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Rise: Women Fare the Worst
Substance abuse and drinking
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