A new study finds that popular GLP-1 drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity show new promise in fighting multiple substance use disorders.

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 didn’t use a patch. He ...

The Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office and Community Media Center will continue their partnership in the production of a video series showcasing county residents who have successfully overcome ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ”Addiction Talk," the award-winning recovery podcast from American Addiction Centers, recently welcomed Rod Espudo, a former interventionist from ...

Christina Dent, founder of End it for Good, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for drug policy reform in Mississippi, discusses her book “Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution ...

Take a good look around any major urban area– and now, many rural spaces too– and you’ll see signs of drug abuse and addiction. The Baltimore City Department of Health reports that “In 2023, Baltimore ...

With the rise of obesity drugs a pair of Penn State researchers set out to answer a question: could drugs aimed at weight loss help battle opioid addiction? Researchers Dr. Patricia Grigson and Dr.

A Hamilton County Court program that is helping people overcome their battle with drug addiction. Plus, a Cincinnati singer finds fame and success in Japan, and a young local artist’s inspiring ...

A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted? A dose of buprenorphine, an opioid that can help treat addiction to ...

We are continuing the conversation around addiction with our Doc Talk series. Emergency Physician Doctor Rais Vohra discusses ways to support a loved one struggling with drug use and treatment options ...

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