AddictionJul 17, 2026
Gaudenzia Chief Clinical Officer to Present at National Addiction Treatment Conference
Trish Caldwell to lead 3-hour workshop on suicide risk and prevention at the 2026 Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders ...
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AddictionJul 17, 2026
Suburban Jury Awards $5.5M Against Doctor in Opioid Overdose Wrongful Death Suit
Lehuta’s estate had alleged that she developed an opioid addiction after Spencer, her primary care physician, prescribed her excessive quantities of opioid pain medication begin ...
AddictionJul 17, 2026
OUTPACE Tobacco study protocol: a tobacco-free workplace program for dissemination and implementation in opioid use treatment programs in Texas
Tobacco use is exceedingly high among individuals with opioid addiction but not commonly addressed in opioid treatment programs (OTPs) due to a combination of pro-smoking social norms in OTPs, providers’ lack of…
AddictionJul 16, 2026
Recently Widowed Woman, 65, Was Denied A HELOC To Help Her Son's Addiction Treatment — Despite Owning Her $700,000 Home Free And Clear
A 65-year-old retiree, widowed within the past year, was denied a HELOC after trying to access $55,000 to help her adult son enter a residential addiction treatment program that his insurance only ...
AddictionJul 16, 2026
Natasha never expected to become addicted to prescribed opioids while battling endometriosis
Natasha Trajkovski never imagined her prescribed opioid medication to help with the pain of endometriosis would lead her to addiction.
AddictionJul 16, 2026
Genetic risk for cannabis use disorder linked to brain differences in youth
A person’s genetic risk for developing a cannabis addiction is associated with structural brain differences during adolescence, even in individuals who have never struggled with substance abuse. The ...
AddictionJul 16, 2026
Opioid Addiction: Treatment Options & Recovery Guidelines
Learn how to recognize the signs of opioid dependency and discover FDA-approved opioid addiction treatment options to reclaim your life.
AddictionJul 16, 2026
South Windsor offers financial help for substance use treatment
Town opioid-settlement funds may help residents cover inpatient, outpatient and therapeutic services.
AddictionJul 16, 2026
A missed opportunity: receipt of medication for opioid use disorder in Southern California acute care settings
Background Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) reduce overdose risk and improve outcomes, yet receipt remains low in acute care settings, including among patients engaged in health care. Understanding…
AddictionJul 15, 2026
As Alberta opens its online gambling market, some addictions experts are worried
FanDuel calls it "Thrillberta."Register with a $5 bet and be eligible for $200 in "bonus bets."DraftKings has an Alberta licence plate touting the province as its next stop. An ad from another ...
AddictionJul 15, 2026
Louth clinic urges earlier intervention for gambling addiction
A Louth addiction treatment centre has highlighted what it describes as the hidden nature of gambling addiction, warning that many people do not seek help until they have experien ...
AddictionJul 15, 2026
The 'hub-and-spoke' model for addiction treatment in North Carolina
Holly Warren was recently leafing through one of her old medical school textbooks, trying to recall how much instruction she’d received in addiction medicine – trying to recall, “Did we even talk ...
AddictionJul 15, 2026
Contributor: There's an effective way to treat drug addiction — but you may not like it
Many Americans would resist using tax dollars to pay people to stay sober. But that's the approach the data suggest.
AddictionJul 15, 2026
Phil Collins opens up about his past struggles with alcohol addiction
"The nurse gave me a note that said, 'If you have a drink, you will die.' I had a glass of wine." ...
AddictionJul 15, 2026
Resilience in drug recovery: insights from treatment and rehabilitation programmes in Malaysia
This paper explores key factors influencing individuals’ resilience upon experiencing drug use disorder and the barriers to resilience that they face, based on insights from drug treatment and rehabilitation programmes…
AddictionJul 15, 2026
Is routine screening for substance use disorders useful in palliative care? Results of a prospective observational study
Background Substance use disorders are an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s society, and they can be caused by prescription of drugs with addictive potential. Patients with incurable diseases often experience…
AddictionJul 14, 2026
New Zealand's first treatment centre for cellphone addiction is coming
As screen time problems rise some countries have turned to boot camps and detox centres to help children reduce their dependence on screens. Now it's our turn.
AddictionJul 14, 2026
Gambling Addiction Expert Sounds the Alarm During the World Cup
Major sporting events like the ongoing Football World Cup exacerbate the problem: “We see a massive increase in inquiries in the gambling sector, especially in sports betting, at our clinic,” said ...
AddictionJul 14, 2026
Scientists Discover Why Alcohol Addiction Develops
Alcohol use disorder, also known as alcohol addiction, is a long-term medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is much more than simply drinking too much from time to ...
AddictionJul 14, 2026
‘It’s an opioid’: My patients are becoming addicted to this ‘supplement’
People who believe they have found relief with kratom shouldn’t be dismissed. But scientific evidence that it is safe or even effective is lacking, and it carries risks that aren’t fully understood: ...
AddictionJul 13, 2026
Pain Patients Should Taper Opioids At Their Own Pace, Study Suggests
After 2016, "there were people who had been taking opioids for a long time who were tapered too fast," Darnall said. Many were cut off from opioids abruptly and without their cons ...
AddictionJul 13, 2026
Bryce Harper responds to report of FanDuel message to man with gambling addiction
Phillies star Bryce Harper responded to a recent report that he was featured in a video that FanDuel sent to a man with a gambling addiction.
AddictionJul 13, 2026
Social media and low body esteem fuel cosmetic procedure addiction
As cosmetic procedures become increasingly normalized worldwide, new research suggests that for some women, repeated treatments may become addiction-like rather than purely cosmetic.
AddictionJul 12, 2026
Is Sports Betting Becoming a Mass Addiction in Americaor Is It Just Entertainment?
Legal sports betting has become a multibillion-dollar industry across the United States, but rising losses, aggressive advertising, and growing addiction concerns are forcing Americans to question its ...
AddictionJul 10, 2026
Clearmind Medicine Inc.: Clearmind Medicine Responds to the U.S. Administration's RFI for Addiction Treatment Innovations as Part of the Great American Recovery Initiative
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), a clinical-stage a biotech company developing novel, non-hallucinogenic, next-generation, neuroplastogen-derived ...
AddictionJul 10, 2026
We want to hear about your experience with gambling addiction
If you or a loved one has been affected by a gambling problem, NBC News wants to hear from you.
AddictionJul 10, 2026
FanDuel Sent Personalized Video of MLB Star Bryce Harper to Gambling Addict, Report
FanDuel -- the popular sports betting company -- allegedly sent a bettor struggling with a massive gambling addiction a personalized message from MLB star Bryce Harper, thanking him by name and ...
AddictionJul 10, 2026
Gambling Addiction Leaves A 30-Year-Old With $780,000 In Debt, No Home, No Family, No Friends, And Three Sober Months That Still Can’t Undo A Decade Of Damage
A 30-year-old man is sharing his harrowing experience with gambling addiction, opening up about the devastating impact it has had ...
AddictionJul 10, 2026
Addiction treatment is a missed savings opportunity for Ireland, says Smarmore Castle
Clinicians highlight evidence that addiction treatment cuts costs across hospitals, justice and workplaces – and urge policymakers, insurers and employers to use residential care as an economic ...
AddictionJul 10, 2026
Adolescents with cannabis use disorder have higher risks for later development of psychiatric disorders
The ongoing legalization of cannabis in the United States has elicited cheers, boos and a host of questions. How much is safe? Isn't it just a plant? What are the long-term effects of chronic use?