For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.

(The Conversation) – A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He ...

Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process ...

Share on Pinterest A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs prescribed for obesity and diabetes could also help treat addiction. FreshSplash/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and ...

With the rise of addiction, more people are needing drug or alcohol help, and there’s a good chance you know someone who is ...

JURUPA VALLEY, CA - March 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside has published a new ...

Early evidence suggests GLP-1s were linked to lower risks of developing substance use disorders — from alcohol to opioids — and to fewer overdoses and deaths in people with existing addictions.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use. Addiction is a disease, and leaders at the Hawaiʻi ...