#SubstanceAbuse
Advice & Self-Help | Great Referrals
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
New interventions are improving chances of recovery from addictions.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
A stronger case for early substance use prevention
New research linking children’s brain development to neighborhood adversity suggests that efforts to prevent substance use disorders must start early and engage the whole community.
Politics | POLITICS
San Francisco Promotes Illegal Drug Use, Overdose Deaths 'Skyrocket'
San Francisco launched a “bizarre medical experiment” in which the city helps the homeless use illegal drugs. Environmental and urbanization writer Michael Shellenberger notes that since t...
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Holds Promise for Treating Addiction
Vagus nerve stimulation can reduce cravings and may offer a radical new way to break the cycle of addictive behaviors, according to early findings from a preclinical study.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Early Interventions May Prevent Teen Substance Abuse
New research suggests it is never too early to begin interventions to reduce the risk of teen substance abuse. Investigators from the University at Buffalo
