Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

Substance abuse treatment is often overlooked in oncological care, despite its impact on cancer outcomes. Many cancer patients continue hazardous drinking during treatment, increasing risks of ...

Kara Stainbrook depended on alcohol to get through the day for two years. The 45-year-old from Mercer, Pennsylvania, was going through a bottle of vodka a week, sometimes two, and hiding it from her ...

As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic revolutionize weight loss, scientists hope they may also be life-changing for alcohol addiction. The drugs are one of several approaches doctors and psychiatrists ...

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition with high morbidity and mortality. Despite existing psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, available medications are limited and often ineffective ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medicines such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide ...