Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about substance use disorder, curated daily by BrightWire.
New research shows cannabis addiction affects up to 35% of users, a significant jump from 10-30% just five years ago. Leading addiction psychiatry expert Dr. Kevin Hill explains why stronger cannabis is creating more cases of cannabis use disorder.
Wayne Knepper of Coshocton County is rebuilding his life after decades of addiction that started when he was homeless at age 12. After treatment and hard work facing his childhood trauma, he's now 10 months sober with a job, a home, and his children coming back in two months.
UVA researchers are using focused ultrasound and nerve stimulation to reduce drug cravings without invasive procedures. These breakthrough techniques could help millions struggling with substance use disorder, especially those who haven't found success with traditional treatments.
A filmmaker in her 19th year of recovery creates a multimedia installation that challenges how we see people struggling with addiction. Her work transforms viral overdose videos into a story of humanity and hope.
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 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.
A Pennsylvania county is hosting a free community event featuring real recovery testimonials and launching new childcare services that help parents attend addiction treatment without choosing between their kids and getting help.
Virginia Tech researchers created a way to measure recovery progress for people quitting multiple substances, celebrating each win instead of demanding complete abstinence. The study of 2,400 people shows incremental progress improves quality of life.
A medication designed for diabetes is unexpectedly quieting cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances, offering hope where few treatments exist. New research shows it could save thousands of lives each year.
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.
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may help treat alcohol, opioid, and drug addictions by quieting cravings in the brain. A study of 600,000 veterans found fewer ER visits and deaths across all substance types.
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.
