Nebraska researchers are focusing on the special challenges of preventing and treating drug abuse and addiction in rural ...

(The Conversation) – 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 ...

The interactive nature of video games makes them uniquely suited to help people understand and recover from addiction.

Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

An analysis of 2.2 million people reveals both shared and substance-specific genetic pathways for addiction risk, showing ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

A large epidemiological study of more than 600,000 veterans with diabetes suggests GLP-1 weight-loss medications may reduce drug- and alcohol-related overdoses and deaths ...

New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

A South African athlete has opened up about his battle with drug addiction as he prepares for a remarkable comeback, sharing ...

Letters: GLP-1 medicines work best alongside lifestyle adjustments, writes Dr Sam Robson. Plus letters from Anne Williams, Siân Williams, and a reader who has had success with Mounjaro ...

(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday launching a new initiative to address drug addiction and substance abuse in the country. The “White House Great American ...