# Commentary on Serre et al. : Demonstrating the next era of addiction science

## TL;DR

The paper discusses how new data collection methods are transforming addiction research by enabling deeper insights into substance use and behavioral addictions.

## Contribution

It highlights the use of ecological momentary assessments and network analyses as innovative approaches in addiction science.

## Key findings

- Real-time data collection methods like ecological momentary assessments are reshaping addiction research.
- Network analyses provide new insights into substance use and behavioral addictions.
- Serre et al.'s study exemplifies the potential of these innovative approaches.

## Abstract

Innovative real-time data collection methodologies, including ecological momentary assessments, allow researchers to apply cutting-edge analytical tools, such as network analyses—unlocking insights that reshape our understanding of substance use and behavioral addictions. Serre et al.’s study epitomizes these innovative approaches poised to advance addiction research.