ADDICTION

This study tested two different approaches to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysian prisons, where many inmates have opioid addiction, HIV, or hepatitis. Researchers compared a standard 40-week daily treatment against a shorter 12-week weekly treatment to see which worked better…

This small, completed study tested a new approach to help heavy smokers quit. It combined standard nicotine patches with a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS. The goal was to see if stimulating a specific brain area could reduce cravings in people who ha…

This study tested whether giving a single dose of the medication pregabalin right before kidney stone surgery could help manage pain afterwards. Researchers wanted to see if this approach reduced patients' need for strong opioid painkillers following the procedure. The trial invo…

This small pilot study explored whether adding protein powder to the diet could help reduce cravings in people hospitalized for addiction treatment. Twenty-eight patients received protein supplements for one week and no supplements for another week, in a random order, to compare …

This small, early study from Yale University tested whether the compound CBD (cannabidiol) could be safely added to treatment for people struggling with both opioid addiction and long-term pain. Seven participants who were already on stable medication for their addiction received…

This study was not a treatment trial. Its purpose was to screen and identify thousands of adults who might be eligible for future research studies on drug addiction. Participants underwent interviews and medical tests to create a pool of potential volunteers. No treatment or clin…

This study tested a culturally grounded training program called First Face, designed to teach community members how to recognize and respond to mental health crises. Researchers surveyed 92 staff members at the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations before, after, and three months af…