GLP-1s could help curb substance use disorders, from alcohol to opioids, study suggest

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, ...
PsyPost

Cannabidiol may help treat severe alcohol addiction and protect the brain from damage

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...
NBC New York

Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

6 signs you’re drinking too much alcohol and what happens to your body when you quit

Drinking alcohol is common in the UK, so knowing when you're consuming too much is important. (PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou via ) Alcohol remains a substance that many Brits consume. While the number of ...

ADHD, social confidence and risk of alcohol problems

Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol as a coping mechanism, ...
Psychology Today

Can GLP-1 Medications Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder?

This post is in response to New Study Points to Using Ozempic to Treat Addiction By Suzette Glasner Ph.D. Indicator pen and Bottle representing alcohol Source: Generated with AI ∙ DALL-E image Creator ...

Why older Americans drink more alcohol, even as young people go sober

Older Americans are drinking more than previous generations, often due to loneliness and social isolation, leading to health ...