Addiction Clinical Trial Success Stories

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Which Medication Helps Beat Depression in POUD?
August 22, 2023 - Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Methadone showed a positive impact on depressive symptoms among individuals with prescription opioid use disorder
Promising Treatment Option for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Dependence
July 7, 2023 - Lisdexamphetamine was the only medication significantly associated with improved outcomes.
Treating Sleep Disorders Can Improve Substance Abuse Relapse
June 24, 2023 - Qigong shown to improve sleep quality and quality of life, thus reducing the likelihood of substance abuse relapse.
Clinical Trial evaluates Telephone-Based Alcohol Interventions
May 28, 2023 - Telephone-based interventions prove effective in reducing hazardous drinking; could reach more people and overcome barriers to help-seeking.
Ad Campaigns lower Adolescent Vaping and Smoking Susceptibility
May 25, 2023 - Vaping prevention ads from FDA found to reduce susceptibility to vaping and smoking among adolescents.
Clinical Trial finds Co-Using Substances not a factor in Opioid Abuse Treatment
May 12, 2023 - The use of other non-opioid recreational drugs does not result in opioid abuse treatment failure.
Surprisingly, Opt-out Smoking Cessation Programs are more Successful a Clinical Trial Finds
May 12, 2023 - "Opt-Out" care for smoking cessation proves superior treatment engagement and quit attempts, according to a clinical trial.
Clinial Trial finds Brain Therapy is Effective in Fighting Opioid Addiction
May 8, 2023 - "Brain therapy reduces opioid cravings." Clinical Trial shows that rTMS can reduce craving in patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
Clinical Trial finds Oxytocin Nasal Spray gives New Hope for Meth Addicted
May 7, 2023 - Oxytocin nasal spray shows potential in reducing cravings and depression in METH-dependent patients.
Treating Drug Abuse with Tai Chi
May 5, 2023 - A clinical trial finds the use of traditional Chinese health-promoting exercises beneficial for the management of substance abuse.
Clinical Trial finds that PTSD and AUD can be Treated at the Same Time
May 3, 2023 - PTSD and AUD commonly co-occur. Cognitive Processing Therapy and Relapse Prevention can help improve symptoms.
Effect of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes on the Respiratory Health
April 17, 2023 - Clinical trial finds that reduced nicotine content cigarettes may have a positive impact on respiratory health outcomes.
Psilocybin-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Promising Therapy
April 8, 2023 - Clinical trial finds that psilocybin-assisted treatment can reduce alcohol use in individuals with alcohol use disorder.
Exenatide reduces Alcohol Cue Reactivity which is involved in Drug Reward and Addiction
April 7, 2023 - Exenatide, a diabetes medication, reduces alcohol cue reactivity in the brain, a crucial aspect of addiction.
Can Gaming and Internet Addictions be Treated? A Clinical Trial Investigates
March 6, 2023 - The PROTECT Program proved effective in significantly reducing the symptoms and severity of gaming disorder in adolescents.
Is Exercise Effective against Internet Addiction in College Students?
March 1, 2023 - A clinical trial finds that exercise can promote sleep quality and improve mood for internet-addicted college students.