AA members had a lot to say about my experience with naltrexone, which is safe, effective, FDA-approved and not addictive.

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 ...

When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other ...

It is estimated that almost 11,000,000 employers in the US are suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Not only does ...

Wegovy and Ozempic may be helpful in treating people with alcohol addiction and other addictive disorders, according to new research on the medications. The medications are commonly used for weight ...

Cass County Health Department is reestablishing a substance use treatment program and is accepting new patients.

For some patients, bariatric weight-loss surgery can come with a little-known and potentially deadly complication.