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Millions of people working towards long-term sobriety hold a dangerous assumption: more time sober means less risk. New research from Harvard Medical School challenges that directly. Alcohol use disorder relapse does not simply fade as a threat over the years. Certain warning signs are going largely unnoticed by both patients and clinicians. Professor John Kelly,

Young people struggling with youth drug treatment needs have long been underserved by a system built around adults. That is now changing. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has published a landmark framework dedicated entirely to substance use disorder care for adolescents and young adults under 25, separating their standards from adult guidance for

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 a nervous system shaped by painful, unresolved experiences. Understanding this connection is no longer optional for those working in behavioural

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 landmark meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry (February 2026) pooled data from 55 longitudinal studies and over 540,000 participants. The results were clear: spiritual

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, the experimental treatment could become the first true biological deterrent against opioid use by making the drug completely ineffective. The

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 published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that contingency management treatment (a behavioural intervention that rewards people for meeting recovery milestones)

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 findings, published in the journal eNeuro, offer critical insights into the neurological mechanisms that link chronic stress to increased addiction

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 how we measure and comprehend the intense desires that characterise addictive patterns. What Is Craving Assessment and Why Does It

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 chill up my spine.” Yet this visceral opposition may overlook a crucial reality: mandated drug treatment, when properly executed, can