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Addiction Treatment May Improve With New Genetic Research

A landmark genomic study suggests that the path to more effective addiction treatment runs directly through the brain's reward and impulse systems. The findings could reshape how facilities screen,...
Courtney Myers
Written By: Courtney Myers
April 14, 2026

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March 28, 2026

Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Teen Social Media Addiction

A California jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed their...
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March 26, 2026

Mobile App Cuts Drug Use in Homeless Populations

A new study provides a promising sign for one of addiction treatment's...
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March 24, 2026

Rural Addiction Research Increases Access to Rehab Treatment

In 2019, the University of Nebraska founded its Rural Drug Addiction Research...
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March 21, 2026

Family Influence Shapes Early Addiction Risk in Kids With Mental Health Symptoms

For families navigating a child's anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, a new...
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March 18, 2026

Experts Warn Addiction Treatment Gaps Persist Despite Overdose Decline

U.S. overdose deaths have fallen sharply two years in a row, but leading...
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March 16, 2026

Vaping Awareness Month Highlights Nicotine Addiction

New York State Quitline, a program that helps residents quit tobacco and other...
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March 14, 2026

Spirituality Linked to Lower Addiction Risk in Harvard Study

A large-scale Harvard study published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that spiritual...
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March 11, 2026

Existing Drug Shows Promise for Opioid Relapse Prevention

Researchers at University of Iowa Health Care have identified evidence that an...
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March 9, 2026

Substance Abuse Patterns Shift With Age Across the United States

Addiction treatment decisions look very different depending on a person's age....
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