VTC research on quitting substance abuse carries on Warren Bickel’s work in the field Gene Marrano February 4, 2025 1 minute read Dr Warren Bickel VTC photo Quitting an addictive substance is hard – and may take more than one attempt to leave behind. So says a research scientist in Roanoke on the Virginia Tech-Carilion campus, who just had a study she led published. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Super Smiles Savers Day: Keeping children’s smiles healthyNext: Go red, it’s Heart Month Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0