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 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026