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Why Addiction Recovery Takes More Than Just Detox
Health & WellnessFeb 13

Why Addiction Recovery Takes More Than Just Detox

New research shows detox is only the beginning of addiction treatment, not the cure. Understanding addiction as a chronic brain condition is helping reshape recovery with more effective, long-term approaches.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Eye Doctors Now Saving Lives Beyond Vision in Boston
Health & WellnessFeb 11

Eye Doctors Now Saving Lives Beyond Vision in Boston

Eye doctors at Mass General Brigham found a simple fix that saves lives: involving addiction specialists when treating patients with drug-related eye infections. The results? Every single patient who needed addiction medication received it.

Medical Xpress3 min read
New AI Predicts Addiction Severity with 83% Accuracy
Health & WellnessFeb 7

New AI Predicts Addiction Severity with 83% Accuracy

University of Cincinnati researchers created an AI system that diagnoses substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy, potentially speeding up treatment for millions. The low-cost technology could remove barriers to care and improve health equity.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
AI Predicts Addiction with 83% Accuracy Using Simple Test
InnovationFeb 6

AI Predicts Addiction with 83% Accuracy Using Simple Test

University of Cincinnati researchers developed an AI that can predict substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy using just a simple picture rating task on a smartphone. The breakthrough could help patients get treatment faster by overcoming the biggest barrier: denial and stigma.

Medical Xpress3 min read
U.S. Invests $100M in Addiction Recovery and Mental Health
SolutionsFeb 4

U.S. Invests $100M in Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

The federal government just launched a $100 million initiative to connect people struggling with addiction and homelessness to treatment and recovery programs. The effort marks a major shift toward prevention and community-based care for millions of Americans battling substance use disorders.

Fox News Politics3 min read
New Startup Targets Addiction With GLP-1 Drug
InnovationJan 27

New Startup Targets Addiction With GLP-1 Drug

A biotech company is launching with a groundbreaking mission: using GLP-1 medications to treat substance use disorders instead of weight loss. Baseline Therapeutics could open new hope for millions struggling with addiction.

STAT News2 min read