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Substance Use Disorder

Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
Videos
07/24/2026
Arwen Podesta, MD
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN,...
07/24/2026
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a man surrounded by alcohol and other substances on a table
News
06/18/2026
Maria Mantas
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use...
06/18/2026
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A lab tech handles psilocybin research
FDA Update
04/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Following an April 18 executive order, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulatory actions to accelerate the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health conditions.
Following an April 18 executive order, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulatory actions to accelerate the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health conditions.
Following an April 18 executive...
04/29/2026
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Conference Coverage
04/27/2026
Brionna Mendoza
New randomized controlled trial data presented at ASAM 2026 highlighted the benefits of integrating Written Exposure Therapy (WET) into residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
New randomized controlled trial data presented at ASAM 2026 highlighted the benefits of integrating Written Exposure Therapy (WET) into residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
New randomized controlled trial...
04/27/2026
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NYSAM 2026 Meeting Logo
Conference Coverage
03/17/2026
Brionna Mendoza
At the 2026 New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Annual Conference in New York, clinicians and policymakers focused on integrating evolving policy with patient-centered addiction care.
At the 2026 New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Annual Conference in New York, clinicians and policymakers focused on integrating evolving policy with patient-centered addiction care.
At the 2026 New York Society of...
03/17/2026
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Evguenia Makovkina, MD
Conference Coverage
03/07/2026
Evguenia Makovkina, MD
Evguenia Makovkina, MD, discusses key findings from her pilot study examining psychiatrists’ baseline knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing practices related to medications for opioid use disorder (mOUD).
Evguenia Makovkina, MD, discusses key findings from her pilot study examining psychiatrists’ baseline knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing practices related to medications for opioid use disorder (mOUD).
Evguenia Makovkina, MD,...
03/07/2026
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a man smoking and drinking
News
02/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and...
02/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
a person breaks a cigarette in half
News
11/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the...
11/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
woman surrounded by spilled pills
News
10/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate...
10/09/2025
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tipped over pill bottle with white pills spilling out
News
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Woman sitting at bar holding a drink.
News
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
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More News & Updates

Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
Videos
07/24/2026
Arwen Podesta, MD
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN,...
07/24/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man surrounded by alcohol and other substances on a table
News
06/18/2026
Maria Mantas
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use rather than complete abstinence outcomes in patients with stimulant use disorder could provide additional insight into treatment efficacy.
Evaluating reduced stimulant use...
06/18/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man smoking and drinking
News
02/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and...
02/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
a person breaks a cigarette in half
News
11/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the...
11/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
woman surrounded by spilled pills
News
10/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate...
10/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
tipped over pill bottle with white pills spilling out
News
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Woman sitting at bar holding a drink.
News
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
a cartoon illustration of a man sitting on the floor with this hand on his head, looking distressed.
News
09/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
09/08/2024
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psych Congress Network
Ken J. Martz, PsyD, MBA.
Q&As
09/06/2024
Ken J. Martz, PsyD, MBA
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA,...
09/06/2024
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a worried woman looks out a window
Research Summary
08/14/2026
Maria Mantas
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106...
08/14/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man smokes a cigarette
Research Summary
08/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and...
08/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
US FDA sign
News
08/06/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved...
08/06/2026
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James Greenblatt, MD
Videos
08/05/2026
James Greenblatt, MD
James Greenblatt, MD, discusses where lifestyle, nutritional, and functional medicine strategies may help address gaps in conventional psychiatric care.
James Greenblatt, MD, discusses where lifestyle, nutritional, and functional medicine strategies may help address gaps in conventional psychiatric care.
James Greenblatt, MD, discusses...
08/05/2026
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Psych Congress expert faculty
Podcasts
07/28/2026
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC; Brittany B. Albright, MD, MPH; Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN; Philip Gehrman, PhD; Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Expert Psych Congress faculty examine how aripiprazole may be used as adjunctive treatment for MDD.
Expert Psych Congress faculty examine how aripiprazole may be used as adjunctive treatment for MDD.
Expert Psych Congress faculty...
07/28/2026
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Craig Chepke and Kevin Williams
Major Depressive Disorder Insights
07/28/2026
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, discuss how clinicians can align major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment goals with patients’ lived experience of anhedonia.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, discuss how clinicians can align major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment goals with patients’ lived experience of anhedonia.
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, and...
07/28/2026
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FDA building
FDA Approval
07/27/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug...
07/27/2026
Psych Congress Network
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
Videos
07/24/2026
Arwen Podesta, MD
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN, Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, discusses how medication-assisted therapy (MAT) may improve patient outcomes in alcohol use disorder (AUD).
In this conversation with PCN,...
07/24/2026
Psych Congress Network
illustration of a brain
Research Summary
07/21/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving...
07/21/2026
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Psych Congress faculty
Podcasts
07/21/2026
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC; Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C; Brittany Albright, MD, MPH; Julie Carbray PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN; Philip Gehrman, PhD
Expert Psych Congress faculty discuss how to respond when antidepressant treatment produces improvement without full remission in MDD and why augmentation should be introduced early.
Expert Psych Congress faculty discuss how to respond when antidepressant treatment produces improvement without full remission in MDD and why augmentation should be introduced early.
Expert Psych Congress faculty...
07/21/2026
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