You’re probably all too familiar with Ozempic and other diabetes medications that are commonly used as weight-loss drugs. Diet culture is in the spotlight again, and public figures like Elon Musk and ...
Share on Pinterest Could drugs like Ozempic help curb heavy drinking? Image credit: Viktor Solomin/Stocksy. About 400 million people globally live with alcohol use disorder (AUD). AUD is linked to ...
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 ...
Many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Studies show that medication makes recovery more likely and reduces the risk of overdose death.
A new study showed that semaglutide may help with alcohol use disorder Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty; Getty A new study (the first clinical trial of its kind) has shown that the GLP-1 ...
Characterized by compulsive drinking, loss of control, and negative emotional states when not using, alcohol use disorder (AUD) was recently linked to dementia. Despite advances in neuroscience and ...
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 ...