Current reporting, research and professional developments across Addiction, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Approval-seeking isn't a confidence problem — it's a conditioning pattern. A psychologist explains the one habit that actually interrupts the loop.
The most damaging misconception about addiction is that it reflects a lack of willpower, weak character or poor moral choices. Research consistently shows addiction is among the most stigmatised of ...
The evolving U.S. drug market has fueled a public health crisis with rising drug use-associated morbidity and mortality, revealing a mismatch between current abstinence-based addiction care and the needs of people who…
SAN DIEGO, California, July 3rd, 2026, FinanceWireCouples Rehab Highlights Rising Interest in Relationship-Focused Addiction ...
From 29 June to 3 July 2026, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with Botswana Drug Enforcement ...
(The Hill) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic ...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) may become the next therapeutic target for GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s). Although the evidence ...
Experts reveal exactly what to do before, during and after a night of drinking to escape the tell-tale symptoms we’re all familiar with ...
Annie Knight has revealed one of the most difficult chapters of her relationship with fiancé Henry Brayshaw, admitting his gambling addiction nearly brought their romance to an end. The adult star ...
Across the country, stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing people from seeking help for substance use disorders. In Montgomery County, Ohio, the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)…
Despite decades of research and growing public awareness about substance use disorders (SUDs), stigma continues to affect how people are treated, whether they seek help, and how communities respond to addiction. Stigma…
I provided support to individuals diagnosed with ADHD, substance use disorders, mental health disorders, concurrent disorders, compulsive gambling problems, pornography addiction, gaming addiction, ...
Maybe it's the bet you swore would be the last one, the game you meant to close hours ago, or the drink that quietly became every ...
Tobacco marketing shapes consumer perceptions, particularly among young people. Despite regulatory restrictions, subtle tactics may continue to mislead youth and young adults. This study examines how specific features in…
Background Care navigators are increasingly incorporated into medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment programs to address barriers to care and support patient engagement and retention. Prior research has…
Substance Use Disorder represents a complex global public health challenge, yet the effectiveness of treatment centers remains debated due to lack of consensus on standardized international indicators and heterogeneity…
Diagnoses of gambling disorder have climbed sharply in states that legalized sports betting since the Supreme Court's 2018 ...
It often seems like harmless fun. But beneath the flashing lights and promises of easy money lies a powerful psychological pull that can trap even the most cautious players.
Lev’s reporting has explored Americans’ deadly hostility to addiction medications, subpar treatment offered in jails and ...
Struggling with substance abuse can feel overwhelming, affecting your physical health, mental wellbeing, and relationships. The post Getting help for substance abuse addiction: Understanding alcohol ...
The Addiction Policy Forum community joins colleagues across the country in mourning the loss of Loretta "Sis" Wenger, a pioneering advocate whose life's work transformed support for children and families affected by…
Addiction recovery is not only about stopping substance use. It also involves repairing health, rebuilding coping skills, and learning how to live without relying on drugs or alcohol for relief. The ...
What makes a food irresistible, even addictive? Is it the amount of fat? (Yum.) Refined carbs and extra sugar? (Double yum.
Tackle addiction stigma in your community by becoming a certified instructor. Become a Certified Responding to Addiction Instructor The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is proud to offer a virtual instructor certification…
Tackle addiction stigma in your community by becoming a certified instructor. Become a Certified Responding to Addiction Instructor The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) is proud to have offered a virtual instructor…
Every day, people embark on the road to recovery from addiction. Some choose—or are remanded by law enforcement—to do it with ...
On June 10th, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Request for Information (RFI), seeking public comment on effective research, programs, policies, and new ideas to improve prevention, treatment…
On June 9th, the House Appropriations Committee marked up the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor HHS) bill. The House Appropriations Committee voted 34 to 28 in favor of the bill…
A loved one’s addiction to substance use (alcohol or drugs), gambling, or screen use (e.g. gaming, social media) has significant impact on the quality of life of concerned significant others (CSOs), affecting various…
Background Three out of four participants in Drug Treatment Courts (DTCs) present with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders (COD). Among individuals with COD outside criminal-legal settings…
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