Though more research is needed to understand who might benefit from GLP-1 agonists for addiction, early studies suggest that the approach holds promise.

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial validates a side effect frequently observed by doctors and patients. A new study from ...

Researchers have debunked key beliefs about addiction, like that a person must hit "rock bottom" before having treatment or that teen drug use is just a rite of passage.

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, could revolutionize the treatment of alcohol and tobacco-related ...

A new clinical trial showed promising results in curbing alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate alcohol-use disorder.

There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include Ozempic's semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol ...

Commonly abused substances, like opioids, alcohol, cocaine, and nicotine, disrupt brain circuits, resulting in addiction. Substance abuse often leads to health issues such as organ damage, mental ...

Experts recommend your results from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria can help create your treatment plan as well as your personal circumstances, like: history of alcohol ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people ...