Ozempic Can Curb Drinking, New Research Shows
A paper published Wednesday offers the strongest evidence yet that this is more than just anecdote, or a placebo effect: It ...
Prop. 36 promised ‘mass treatment’ for drug offenses. Some counties aren’t ready
It’s been three months since California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a new law that pledged to provide ...
A new vision is needed to tackle the drug crisis
Cutting government waste is a good aim, but we need a bold new vision and priorities to tackle the drug crisis.
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Barriers persist to accessing substance use disorder treatment despite greater need
Although the prevalence of substance use disorder increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the receipt of treatment declined ...
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with ...
New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?
There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol use disorder.
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?
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
WASHINGTON — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and ...
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How Long Does Meth Stay in Your Urine?
It poses a high risk of addiction. A urine test can detect traces of meth in your system within the first week after use. If you need a negative drug test for employment or legal reasons ...
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‘Beer glasses of cocaine were going for €5 each’: The island paradise that became addicted to drugs
Lopes heaps the blame on Quinci, whose drugs, he says, set a generation on the path to addiction. When I ask the inspector what he would say to the smuggler today, given the chance, he answers wit ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy are helping many Americans lose weight, but they also may have other beneficial uses
People taking GLP-1 drugs showed a reduced risk of addiction to alcohol, stimulants, opioids and cannabis. They also had lower risks of suicidal ideation, bulimia and psychotic disorders.
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Broadcaster Scott Oake hopes his advocacy can spare other families the pain of drug addiction
And there weren't many he didn't take, consequences be damned. And it ultimately led to his descent into drug abuse addiction, which claimed his life. When did drugs enter the picture? We didn't ...