Addiction & Substance Use

The prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia is over 60%—3 times that of the general population. However, the reason for the high prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia remains largely unknown.

Given that individual differences exist regarding the effects of brain injury and gaps persist in the treatment continuum, challenges arise in treating individuals with acquired brain injury. Addressing these challenges can improve patient outcomes.

Through cinematherapy, Ted Perkins created a program centered on addiction in film that is now used in recovery centers and clinics across the US and Canada.

March 17 through March 23 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2025.

BLP-003, currently being evaluated for treatment-resistant depression and alcohol use disorder, today announced their global phase 2b clinical trial has completed patient enrollment.

The FDA gave positive feedback to Adial Pharmaceuticals regarding its proposed in vitro bridging strategy for the phase 3 formulation of AD04.

Why are older patients turning to cannabis for symptom relief?

The FDA has authorized key modifications to the administration protocol for injectable long-acting opioid use disorder treatment buprenorphine.

A new patent was issued for Adial Pharmaceuticals’ identification of patients with specific genetic markers linked to substance use disorders and treatment with AD04.

At the beginning of this year, US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, issued a health advisory warning about the link between alcohol use and the risk of cancer. Learn more about its implications for psychiatry here.

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including FDA news and a look back at Psychiatric Times through the years.

New positive results of a pharmacokinetics study of AD04 for alcohol use disorder confirms the near micro-dosing regimen planned for upcoming trials.

Check out new positive topline results from the open-label phase 2A study of BPL-003 in participants with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder.

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including FDA approvals and conference coverage.

How can personalized care, addressing comorbidities, and focusing on gradual improvement help increase treatment success for alcohol use disorder?

Understanding the complex relationship between substance use and mental health is critical to providing thorough and well-informed evaluations. Let's take a look at the relationship between cannabis and criminal responsibility.

How can psychiatric clinicians ensure their practices are accessible to patients with disabilities?

While complete abstinence is a good goal, what other clinically meaningful endpoints are there for patients with substance use disorders? Learn more in this ACNP 2024 Annual Meeting session!

Inhalant use disorder is a form of substance use disorder characterized by the intentional inhalation of volatile substances for their psychoactive effects.

Novel treatment for cocaine use disorder? Researchers performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of lorcaserin.

This book seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding teen pregnancy.

Learn more about the latest viral substance abuse trend.

In this CME article, learn how best to provide end-of-life care to patients with psychiatric disorders.

Assisted outpatient treatment is not intended to replace comprehensive, easy-to-access, voluntary treatment. Here's why we need it, according to one expert.

When psychiatrists fully embrace psychopharmacological interventions as integral components of addiction treatment, patients can begin a journey toward sustainable recovery.

Tomorrow, August 31, is Overdose Awareness Day. What can you be doing to help prevent overdose deaths?

In this CME article, learn more about how to assess the impact of alcohol and cannabis use on anxiety treatment outcomes, recognizing potential adverse effects and interactions.

Cannabis use during adolescence can profoundly impact brain development.

Social media is here to stay, and its use must be a consideration in the treatment of psychiatric conditions, particularly substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder.

Learn more about cannabis use and social media addiction in this month's Special Report!