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A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Washington State University showed that a set of noninvasive home sensors could provide information about restlessness and sleep problems—2 frequent issues for those recovering from opioid use...

New research suggests that the ban of menthol cigarettes in Europe in 2020 made it more likely that menthol smokers would quit smoking entirely.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine has posted draft standards for the upcoming 4th edition of The ASAM Criteria—a book of standards for addiction treatment—on its website and is now accepting public comment until November 11.

Food insecurity was associated with increased food addiction symptoms in low-income women, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The process allows flexible timing as to last fentanyl use, provides greater autonomy in starting buprenorphine-naloxone treatment, and aligns with a patient’s readiness to start treatment immediately at home or in a clinical setting.

Former smokers who adopted a healthy lifestyle had a 27% lower risk of death over 19 years compared with former smokers who did not follow healthy lifestyle recommendations.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has recently unveiled a strategic roadmap to take the institute through 2026. The plan is highlighted by 5 priority scientific areas of focus.

Women in their mid-20s who engaged in frequent binge drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be more likely to become infected with COVID-19, according to new research from Rutgers University. Findings from the study were...

Lower initial cortisol levels may serve as a predictor for retention in abstinence-based substance use disorder treatment programs, according to a new study.

The US Department of Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, announced on Friday that it is awarding more than $1.6 billion in investments to address the addiction and overdose crisis.