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AddictionJun 15, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services Issues Request for Information on Substance Use Research, Policy, Prevention, and Treatment
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…
AddictionJun 12, 2026
Summary of FY27 House Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill
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…
AddictionJun 12, 2026
Addiction across substance use, gambling, and screen: a scoping review of coping strategies adopted by concerned significant others
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…
AddictionJun 11, 2026
Exploring chronic pain and other clinical characteristics in drug treatment court participants
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…
AddictionJun 11, 2026
Pain assessment tools in patients with substance use disorders: a systematic scoping review
Background Chronic pain and substance use disorders (SUD) frequently co-occur and are associated with poorer treatment outcomes. The way pain is measured affects which patients are identified as having clinically…
AddictionJun 11, 2026
Therapeutic contact intensity as an adjunct to a cognitive behavioral smoking cessation app: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background Smoking cessation improves the health and well-being of people who smoke. It also benefits society, given the high economic and personal costs of smoking-related diseases. With the emergence of new digital…
AddictionJun 8, 2026
Digital Addiction Research
We study digital addiction (DA) as an emergent research area and explore the problematic usage of digital media described by ...
AddictionJun 4, 2026
Study shows dangerous associations between drug and alcohol use and adolescent mental health
Adolescents who use drugs or binge drink alcohol are more likely to experience psychological distress and have seriously thought ...
AddictionJun 2, 2026
[Webinar] Findings from Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery
This webinar explored findings from a nationally representative study examining addiction knowledge in the United States and how it shapes attitudes toward individuals in recovery and support for public health policies…
AddictionJun 2, 2026
Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery
The Addiction Policy Forum and Gallup released Addiction Stigma in America: How Public Knowledge Shapes Attitudes Toward Recovery, featuring findings from a nationally representative study examining Americans’ addiction…
AddictionJun 1, 2026
1 in 4 U.S. Adults Don’t Recognize Addiction as a Health Condition
New Addiction Policy Forum and Gallup Study Released Findings from a nationally representative study show that nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults (23%) either disagree or do not know that addiction is a health condition…
AddictionMay 29, 2026
Informing low-risk drinking guidelines: a secondary, cross-sectional data analysis of alcohol use and health utility
Background Low-risk drinking guidelines seldom incorporate quality of life (QOL). This secondary data analysis explores the relationship between drinking patterns and QoL. Methods We estimate the relationship between…
AddictionMay 29, 2026
Frontline staff experiences of bridging dual diagnosis treatments – Determinants for implementing a cross-sectoral collaboration model
It is estimated that 30–70% of patients in psychiatry have co-existing psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, also called dual diagnosis. This condition often results in a complex clinical condition that…
AddictionMay 28, 2026
Gambling addiction treatment up 13% amid boom in online betting
Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google The number of people treated for gambling ...
AddictionMay 28, 2026
Beyond the Bud: new cannabis products and modes of consumption in Ontario, Canada’s legal hybrid market
Background Canada is home to a very active commercial legal cannabis market, offering insight into the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid cannabis commercialization under a hybrid regulatory model. This…
AddictionMay 27, 2026
Stakeholder-informed recommendations for patient-centered medication service delivery for stimulant use disorder: a qualitative study
Background Although stimulant use disorder (StUD) is on the rise in the United States, few receive treatment. There are no FDA-approved medication treatments, despite evidence of clinical efficacy. Substance use…
AddictionMay 26, 2026
In Memoriam: Jim B. Freund
The Addiction Policy Forum community mourns the loss of Jim B. Freund—a devoted father, husband, passionate advocate, and tireless champion for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. Jim often…
AddictionMay 26, 2026
From access to sustainability: understanding telemedicine-based buprenorphine induction through a RE-AIM lens
Telemedicine-Assisted Buprenorphine Induction (TABI) is a hybrid treatment model combining in-person initiation with remote follow-up, developed to improve access to opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT) in India…
AddictionMay 25, 2026
Switching to alternative tobacco products during unsuccessful smoking quit attempts is not linked to improved quit intention or interest
Among adults who smoke cigarettes daily, attempts to quit smoking may involve using alternative tobacco products (ATPs) or evidence-based cessation aids, such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). This study examined…
AddictionMay 25, 2026
Recognising intoxication in healthcare: evidence, challenges, and implications
Intoxication is a common clinical presentation and is associated with increased risk of injury, self-harm, and premature mortality. It also complicates clinical care because patients who are intoxicated may provide…
AddictionMay 23, 2026
The US sports betting debate: Mass addiction or just entertainment?
Legal sports betting exploded after the 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to regulate it. By 2025, the American ...
AddictionMay 23, 2026
Substance use and treatment utilization patterns of working-age American men who were not in employment, education, or training (NEET) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Background A growing population of working-aged men are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with changes in rates of substance use disorders (SUDs) and treatment…
AddictionMay 22, 2026
Addressing gender disparities in the efficacy of psychological interventions for behavioral addictions: protocol for a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Behavioral addictions (BAs) are increasingly recognized as significant mental health challenges, but evidence on treatment efficacy remains limited. Psychological interventions, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy…
AddictionMay 20, 2026
Alcohol and mental health care integration in traumatically injured patients with elevated BAC: a retrospective chart review
Background Alcohol is a well-documented risk factor for motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) and may also heighten post-trauma psychological symptoms. Given the frequent co-occurrence of MVC injury, alcohol use, and…
AddictionMay 20, 2026
A community-based systematic review of economic evaluations of overdose prevention sites for people who use drugs: a study protocol
Over 100 overdose prevention sites (OPS) operate in various jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, the United States, and several European countries. However, despite the increasing prevalence of people who use…
AddictionMay 19, 2026
Porn Addiction
Porn addiction is, in theory, when you can’t stop looking at porn, even if you want to. The obsession gets to the point that it ...
AddictionMay 19, 2026
Hayden Panettiere reveals toll of addiction, abuse and loss after child stardom
In Hollywood's reckoning with child stardom, Hayden Panettiere is the latest to share the dark sides of a career in the spotlight.
AddictionMay 18, 2026
Determining adverse childhood experiences and their association with substance use among young adults in universities and colleges in Mombasa County, Kenya
Substance use and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) remain major risk factors for health, education, and social relationships, with the effects of ACEs persisting into adulthood. This study aimed to investigate the…
AddictionMay 17, 2026
Congress Must Not Walk Away From The Addiction Crisis | Opinion
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