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How Trauma Shapes Substance Use Disorders and the Path to Recovery
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There is a well-established and often underestimated connection between trauma and substance use disorders. For many individuals struggling with addiction, the roots of their substance use trace back not to a simple choice, but to...
The Powerful Link Between Spirituality and Reduced Alcohol and Drug Use
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Research shows that spirituality and drug use prevention are closely linked. Millions of people struggle with alcohol and drug use, yet spiritual engagement remains one of the least discussed protective factors in mainstream health. A...
Revolutionary Fentanyl Vaccine Enters Human Trials in 2026
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A fentanyl vaccine will enter human trials in early 2026, offering a revolutionary approach to preventing drug use before it starts. Developed with support from the US Department of Defence and licensed by ARMR Sciences,...
Contingency Management Treatment Reduces Drug Deaths by 41% in Veterans Study
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Whilst stimulant-involved overdose deaths continue to climb across developed nations, a groundbreaking study has revealed that a relatively simple treatment approach could be saving thousands of lives if only it were widely available. New research...
How Chronic Stress Rewires the Brain and Increases Addiction Risk
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Recent research from the University of Mississippi has revealed how repeated stress fundamentally alters brain function in ways that persist for weeks, potentially explaining why some individuals become more vulnerable to substance use disorders. The...
Understanding Craving: New Research Tool Measures Addiction Urges Across Multiple Substances and Behaviours
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Recent scientific research has introduced a groundbreaking tool for understanding one of the most powerful forces in addiction: craving. The Craving Assessment Scale for Behavioural Addictions and Substance-use Disorders (CASBAS) represents a significant advancement in...
Cannabidiol (CBD) alleviates methamphetamine addiction via targeting ATP5A1 and modulating the ATP–ADO–A1R signalling pathway
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Author links open overlay panel (Note, it is NOT Cannabis – only one cannabinoid applied under therapeutic oversight that can aid in treating methamphetamine addiction) Abstract: Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, shows great promise in...
Mandated Drug Treatment: The Lifesaving Case for Compulsory Care That Critics Won’t Admit
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When New York Mayor Eric Adams proposed forcing addicted individuals into treatment if they posed risks to themselves or others, the backlash was immediate. One activist called the plan “horrific.” Another said it “sends a...
Revolutionary Tobacco-Free Addiction Treatment Shows 25% Higher Recovery Rates, New Research Reveals
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Groundbreaking Research Challenges Traditional Addiction Treatment A groundbreaking monograph by addiction specialist Brian Coon is challenging the traditional approach to substance use disorder treatment, advocating for a comprehensive tobacco-free addiction treatment model that could dramatically...
Charting recovery pathways in Sweden: The role of time, gender and meaningful activities
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Aim: To explore the influence of gender and time in addiction recovery on engagement in meaningful activities and the reduction of harmful behaviours among the recovery population in Sweden. Methods: Participants were recruited through social media, recovery...
Alcoholics Anonymous at 90: Examining the Effectiveness of AA’s Recovery Methods
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As Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, questions surrounding the effectiveness of AA continue to shape discussions about alcohol recovery methods. Since its founding in Ohio in 1935, the fellowship has grown...
Exercise Addiction Recovery: How Physical Activity Transforms Lives
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Physical activity emerges as a powerful ally in exercise addiction recovery, offering hope and healing for those struggling with substance dependency. Recent groundbreaking research reveals how structured exercise programmes can reshape both body and mind,...
