15 Apr 2026
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15 May 2026
Kratom use rising in US and linked to addiction and mental health
A national study found kratom use increased in the United States and is linked to addiction and mental health problems. Researchers used survey data from 2021–2024 and say more policy and treatment are needed.
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28 Mar 2026
20 Feb 2026
Some processed foods may be addictive
Researchers say many ultraprocessed products — like snacks, sugary drinks and fast food — share addictive qualities with tobacco. The study urges a shift from blaming individuals toward policies that hold companies accountable for engineered, habit-forming foods.
10 Dec 2025
Targeting a brain circuit to reduce opioid relapse
Researchers at Washington State University found that lowering activity in a specific brain connection cut heroin-seeking in a preclinical model. The study identifies a pathway between the prelimbic cortex and the paraventricular thalamus and tests two ways to reduce its activity.
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