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 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026