GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce alcohol intake and other addictive behaviours as well as appetite. Researchers think the lateral septum, a brain region involved in reward and memory, ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists have transformed weight loss treatments. However, about half of the patients who take these drugs stop within a year because of unwanted side effects. 1,2 For ...

Brooks Nader has kept it candid when it comes to her use of weight-loss drugs. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has been open about how much weight she’s lost through the years — and the ...

A large study analyzing the health records of more than 600,000 patients in the United States found that people taking GLP-1 medications showed lower rates of substance use disorders, a discovery that ...

Researchers found in a 2024 study that users of the drugs may face elevated risks of anxiety, depression and suicidal ...

GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the ...

Adderall is an effective drug that has helped many people. Unfortunately, it’s also a powerful stimulant that is frequently abused. Abuse often leads to tolerance, so larger and more dangerous doses ...

June marked the 55th anniversary of what has come to be known as “the war on drugs,” although five decades into this battle, it is fair to ask whether any progress has been made.  It’s hard to see it ...