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Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions

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ISES Europe Workshop 2025 in Lisbon

Research Topic of the Month - October

Article of the Month - October

APHA Annual Meeting and Expo 2025 in Washington, D.C.

20th EPH Conference 2025 in Helsinki

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mark gold

nicole avena

rajendra d badgaiyan

stefania bonaccorso

Articles

Nicotine Pouches and Youth: Emerging Patterns and Potential Cardiovascular Risks

Global trends and inequalities in the burden of drug use disorders: a comprehensive analysis from 1990 to 2021 with future projections

Kipiyecipakiciipe (“coming home”): a study protocol for a multi-method investigation of culturally grounded resilience against substance-use among Shawnee adults

Understanding the needs of postpartum emerging adults with substance use disorders to improve recovery supports

Research Topics

Addictive Behaviors in Young People: Prevention and Early Intervention

From Prevention to Recovery: Addressing Substance Use and Overdose Among College Students

Food Addiction and its Comorbidities: Insights from The International Food Addiction and Comorbidities Conference (IFACC) 2025

Patient-Centered Approaches in Refining Alcohol Craving Measurements