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 1 minute read New Dallas Flights Put 200 Global Destinations One Stop From Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Signs that seller’s market for local home sales is ending Evan Jones December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Two teens injured during stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0