Research News Roundup: April 2, 2026 – Partnership to End Addiction
The 2026 cannabis addiction research update presents emerging clinical findings and evidence quality assessments. This roundup emphasizes addiction treatment research methodology. Clinicians should review these updates to inform clinical practice.
In the Mix: 10 More Articles — April 01, 2026
This article reviews cannabis product commercialization 2026 trends, focusing on market fragmentation and clinical evidence gaps. CBD gummies and THC beverages are key areas of interest. Clinicians should note regulatory challenges impacting product…
Missouri Attorney General Targets Kratom Regulatory Challenges
Kratom regulatory challenges are at the forefront as Missouri's attorney general sues American Shaman over kratom and 7-OH products. These substances pose risks including dependence and drug interactions. Understanding kratom regulatory challenges is…
Cannabis Use Disorder in the Era of Legalization: Implications for Addiction Treatment Systems
Cannabis use disorder treatment systems face growing challenges as legalization expands. This article reviews epidemiology and treatment efficacy to guide clinicians. Understanding cannabis use disorder treatment systems is vital for managing patient…
Research on Social Media Addiction and the Adolescent Brain
Social media addiction adolescent brain pathways share similarities with substance use disorders, influencing teen behavior. Understanding these digital dopamine reward systems helps clinicians assess adolescent cannabis use. This research highlights the…
Craving in Addiction May Alter How the Brain Makes Decisions | Yale School of Medicine
Craving addiction neurobiology plays a crucial role in altering brain decision making. This research reveals how craving states disrupt neural circuits, influencing choices in substance use disorders. Understanding these mechanisms can improve targeted…
Meta and Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial
Social media addiction liability cases establish important legal precedent influencing behavioral dependencies. This ruling highlights corporate responsibility in addictive product design. It may accelerate research into digital therapeutics and cannabis…
Selective Upregulation of FABP5 in Amygdala Reduces Cocaine-Seeking
This study highlights the endocannabinoid system cocaine addiction treatment potential by examining FABP5 upregulation in the basolateral amygdala. Anandamide's role in reducing stress-induced cocaine-seeking behavior is central to this research. These…
People with Cannabis Disorder Show Unique Neurobiology and Attention Patterns
Cannabis use disorder neurobiology reveals distinct brain pathways compared to other addictions. Individuals with this disorder do not show increased attention to cannabis-related images. This suggests unique cognitive mechanisms in cannabis use disorder.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Opioid Addictions Share Genetic Roots
Understanding shared genetic vulnerability substance use disorders helps clinicians identify patients at risk for multiple addictions. This knowledge supports integrated screening and treatment approaches. Recognizing genetic overlap can improve…