In a Perspective piece published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the authors state that the federal government’s elimination of the “X waiver” at the end of 2022 was a significant step towards improving addiction treatment. The X waiver required physicians and other prescribers to undergo uncompensated training and obtain a special license, creating… Continue reading Expert calls for reforms to address the overdose crisis
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“Cold Turkey” Wins for Successful Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking abruptly is more likely to lead to lasting abstinence compared to quitting gradually, according to a study published on March 14th 2016 in Annals of Internal Medicine. A release from the American College of Physicians notes that current guidelines recommend abrupt smoking cessation in which smokers choose a quit date and stop smoking.… Continue reading “Cold Turkey” Wins for Successful Smoking Cessation
Why Are Bad Habits So Hard to Break?
We’ve all berated ourselves for our failure to break our bad habits. But as it turns out, there might be a neurological reason for that. New research by Duke University scientists suggests that a habit leaves a lasting mark on specific circuits in the brain, priming us to feed our cravings. Published online Jan. 21… Continue reading Why Are Bad Habits So Hard to Break?
Impulsivity LInked to Binge Eating
Impulsive people might be at higher risk of binge eating, a researcher says. According to Kelly Klump, professor of psychology at Michigan State University and senior author, the more impulsive you are, the more likely it is you’ll binge eat when experiencing negative feelings. “It’s human nature to want to turn to something for comfort… Continue reading Impulsivity LInked to Binge Eating