ADDICTION

This study tests whether daridorexant, a recently approved insomnia medication, can improve sleep and daytime alertness in smokers who are trying to quit. Poor sleep is a major reason people relapse when quitting smoking. The study will involve 44 adult smokers who will take the …

This study looks at whether spending time with horses after addiction treatment can help people feel better and avoid relapse. Twenty-two adults who have completed detox will either join a horse therapy program or receive standard care. Researchers will measure cravings and mood …

This study tests a new program that combines addiction treatment with personalized job coaching to help people find work. About 100 adults with substance use disorders who are unemployed will be randomly assigned to either the new program or standard employment services. Research…

This study looks at how e-cigarette users respond to nicotine analogs—chemicals similar to nicotine—compared to regular nicotine. The goal is to learn whether these analogs are addictive. About 70 adult e-cigarette users will take part in lab visits to measure cravings, withdrawa…