Weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too—and we finally know how

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures a vivid mental image and drives behavior. This ...
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Ozempic-type drugs were tied to lower odds of alcohol and opioid addiction

People taking GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide for diabetes or obesity showed lower rates of new alcohol and ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Publishes New Website Resource Explaining the Marchman Act and Its Role in Addiction Treatment Decisions

TAMPA, FL - June 11, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - A newly released educational resource from WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug ...

HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ reveals what most people get wrong about addiction and grief, according to a psychologist

Lifestance Health reports that HBO's 'Euphoria' addresses addiction and grief, highlighting the complex realities of recovery ...
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Addiction Isn’t Defined by Withdrawal Symptoms

It’s not only people addicted to alcohol or drugs who experience significant withdrawal symptoms if they stop using. Antidepressant (AD) withdrawal symptoms are also common, can be severe and ...
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Drugs of Abuse Cause Addiction Through Effects on the Brain

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...
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Substance Use Disorders in the U.S. Armed Forces

Substance use and abuse has long been a concern for the nation, both in and out of the workplace (IOM, 1994), with consequences that include lost productivity, disease, and premature death. Indeed, it ...