Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Can Help Alcohol Addiction
Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA ...
San Francisco gives new mayor expedited powers to tackle drug use, homelessness
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie this week notched an early victory with the Board of Supervisors in his crusade against the ...
Ozempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder
For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don't just curb their desire to eat; for some, they also lead them to drink ...
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.
Thousands of UK teens seek drug and alcohol treatment yearly - “We need better support systems,” experts urge
It comes as research revealed that between April 2023 and March 2024, 14,352 children and young people under 17 sought ...
What is ayahuasca? Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar explores psychedelic retreats
The psychedelic drug is increasingly popular and is also frequently referenced in pop culture – including Netflix's new drama ...
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Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction
If you’ve ever struggled with addiction or wondered why breaking one habit often leads to another, these may be the deeper ...
Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change
As with climate change, why are we so slow to recognise the existential threat that drug use poses to humanity?
NY prison workers are fainting, but drug exposures may not be cause
ALBANY — An investigation into a series of episodes in which state prison workers have been rushed to hospitals after ...
FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients.
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Identify early signs of drug abuse in students – NAFDAC urges Gombe schools, parents
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on teachers and parents to work together ...
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How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades
In dozens of cities, including Milwaukee, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.