The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), ...

Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 drugs appear to slow alcohol absorption and blunt its intoxicating effects, according to new research. The study found participants on these medications felt ...

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Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-induced psychosis. This is a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

Previous studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol might have some health benefits — but a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that might not be the case after all.

Navigating the complex terrain of cocaine and alcohol abuse within families is an arduous journey, one that transcends individual struggles to profoundly impact the entire familial fabric. The ...

House Veterans' Affairs Committee members expressed concerns during an April 18 hearing with long wait times facing some veterans in getting VA care for substance abuse problems. (Christine ...

The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health benefits. People who take on the Dry January challenge vow to go alcohol-free ...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which also treat diabetes, may help users battling drug and alcohol abuse as well. A study published in the Addiction medical journal Wednesday showed ...

A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with ...

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