SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

This study tested whether a special mindfulness program could help women stay in residential addiction treatment and avoid relapse. Researchers worked with 200 low-income women in California who were already in treatment for substance use disorders. They compared a mindfulness-ba…

This small pilot study tested whether using trained coaches—some with personal experience in recovery or the justice system—could help young adults (ages 18-26) on probation or parole reduce their substance use and build better lives. It aimed to see if this coaching approach was…

This study tested whether counseling sessions led by trained peers (people with their own recovery experience) could help low-income minority patients in Baltimore stay on their prescribed medication for opioid addiction. The program focused on building positive daily routines an…

This study tested a computer program designed to automatically screen hospitalized patients for substance misuse by reading their electronic health records. The goal was to see if this AI tool could identify more at-risk patients than standard screening methods. Over 64,000 adult…

This study explored whether giving fitness trackers to people in inpatient alcohol treatment is practical and helpful. Researchers wanted to see if using these devices could encourage more physical activity and improve emotional well-being during recovery. They tracked 90 adults …

This study tested a group workshop called STEP-Home, designed to help post-9/11 Veterans who were struggling to adjust after military service. The workshop taught practical skills for managing emotions, solving problems, and focusing attention to improve daily life and community …

This study checked if a questionnaire designed to measure depression works well for people being treated for substance use disorders. Researchers had 289 participants in treatment fill out the questionnaire. They analyzed the answers to see if the questionnaire is reliable and me…

This study aimed to understand how tiny ventilation holes in cigarette filters affect what smokers choose to buy. Researchers had 142 smokers use different cigarettes and shop in a simulated online store to see if banning these filter holes might reduce smoking or shift people to…

This study used brain imaging to understand how CBD might help people with opioid addiction. Researchers scanned the brains of 66 people on methadone treatment after giving them either CBD or a placebo. The goal was to see how CBD affects brain activity and chemistry related to d…