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
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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
HHS Announces $96.7 Million to Expand Peer Support Services for Parents in Recovery
New federal funding aims to keep families together by providing peer support services to parents battling addiction, reducing foster care placements.
August 21, 20267 min read
Frequent Cannabis Users Wake With Elevated Stress Hormone Levels, Study Finds
Oregon State University research reveals higher morning cortisol levels in regular cannabis users, potentially linking to use consequences rather than frequency alone.
August 20, 20265 min read
How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment by Targeting the Brain's 'Craving Center'
New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may work by acting on the lateral septum, a previously overlooked brain region that controls conscious reward perception.
August 20, 20266 min read
Oklahoma Reaches $12 Million Settlement With Eight Opioid Manufacturers as Fourth Grant Round Reaches Communities
Eight opioid manufacturers will pay Oklahoma about $12 million as the state's abatement board approves a fourth round of grants to cities, counties, and trusts.
August 16, 20263 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
Test Strips Helped Baltimore Survive a New Killer Adulterant. Now Federal Money Can't Buy Them.
A SAMHSA funding ban bars federal grants from paying for drug-checking strips given to the public, and Baltimore groups warn of rising overdoses.
August 9, 20263 min read
Most Americans Who Need Addiction Treatment Get None — and Their Own Doctors Are Part of the Problem
New federal data shows 84% of Americans who needed addiction treatment in 2025 got none, as stigma and training gaps keep doctors on the sidelines.
August 8, 20268 min read