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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.
A new treatment center opening in Muncie, Indiana fills a critical gap in a community that's faced some of the highest rates of substance use disorder in the state. The facility brings medical detox, treatment planning, and recovery support to people who previously had limited local options.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
A new study of over 2,000 teenagers reveals that regular, high-quality family dinners can reduce alcohol, cannabis, and vaping use by up to 34%. The simple act of eating together creates protective connections that help teens make healthier choices.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
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.
Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
A new study from Tufts University reveals that regular family meals can reduce alcohol, vaping, and cannabis use among most teens by 22% to 34%. The simple practice of eating together creates protective communication patterns that help keep kids safer.
A groundbreaking study of 600,000 veterans shows GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dramatically reduce substance use disorders and cut drug-related deaths in half. The discovery could revolutionize how we treat addiction.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
A Swiss brown cow in Austria has stunned scientists by using a broom as a tool, carefully selecting which end to use based on where she wants to scratch. This is the first documented case of a cow not only using a tool but adjusting it for different body parts.
A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.
A new substance use disorder treatment center opens in Muncie, Indiana this June, bringing medical detox and mental health services to a community that has long traveled hours for care. The facility addresses Central Indiana's critical shortage of local recovery options.
Buying a used electric vehicle just became the smartest money move for American drivers. Thanks to a surge in available inventory and rock-bottom prices, used EVs are beating gas cars on every financial metric.
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A pet cow in Austria named Veronika has become the first documented case of tool use in cattle, carefully selecting which end of a broom to use for different scratching needs. Even more remarkable: she's one of only two species known to adapt a single tool for multiple purposes.
The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.
A Swiss Brown cow in Austria has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, wielding a brush to scratch different parts of her body with surprising precision. Scientists say her ability to use one tool for multiple purposes has only been convincingly documented in chimpanzees outside of humans.
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