Why Quitting Alcohol May Actually Prime the Brain for Relapse
New research reveals that alcohol abstinence triggers changes in the BNST brain region, potentially increasing compulsive drinking urges before relapse occurs.
August 24, 20267 min read
Articles tagged “behavioral therapy”
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Browse Rainier Rehab's editorial coverage of Behavioral therapy. Our writers track federal and state policy, peer-reviewed research, treatment innovations, and frontline reporting from the addiction recovery field. Each article in this collection cites primary sources — government datasets (SAMHSA, NIH, CDC), Medicaid and Medicare bulletins, JAMA and Lancet studies, and on-the-record statements from clinicians, regulators, and people in recovery — so readers can verify claims and dig deeper.
We update this tag whenever new behavioral therapy reporting publishes. If you're a researcher, journalist, or family member trying to make sense of substance use disorder treatment, this is the working archive. For a directory of accredited treatment facilities, visit our facilities directory; to compare modalities, see our treatments overview and levels of care guide.
The Breath as Medicine: How Controlled Breathing exercises Can Reduce Drug and Alcohol Cravings
New systematic review finds controlled breathing techniques significantly reduce cravings across substance use disorders, offering accessible tool for recovery.
August 21, 20267 min read
A Therapy That Returns $12 for Every Dollar: The New Economics of Treating Opioid Misuse With Mindfulness
A University of Utah economic evaluation finds Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement saves $324,000 per patient over a lifetime, outpacing standard addiction care.
August 9, 20267 min read
Illinois Becomes First State to Treat Gambling Disorder Like Any Other Addiction
A new Illinois law folds gambling disorder into the state's Substance Use Disorder Act, unlocking school education, screening, and suicide prevention programs.
August 2, 20267 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Plus Therapy Show Promise for Alcohol Use Disorder in New Study
Research finds semaglutide combined with cognitive behavioral therapy reduces alcohol cravings more than therapy alone, suggesting new approach to addiction treatment
June 27, 20268 min read
UCLA Study Reveals Alarming Link Between Teen Substance Use and Suicide Risk
New UCLA research finds that California adolescents using drugs or alcohol face triple the suicide risk, with nearly half experiencing serious psychological distress.
June 5, 20265 min read