Semaglutide, the active ingredient behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, is now at the center of a growing body of evidence suggesting it can sharply reduce alcohol consumption in people ...

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 ...

Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more reliable than approaches lacking research support. Only 4.5% of people with substance use ...

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 ...

MIAMI — When Susan Akin first started injecting a coveted weight-loss drug early this year, the chaos in her brain quieted. The relentless cravings subsided — only they’d never been for food. The ...

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

Alcohol addiction has reached crisis levels across the United States, affecting far more people than many realize. According to recent data, substance use disorders impact a staggering 48.5 million ...

Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more reliable than approaches lacking research support. Only 4.5% of people with substance use ...