New research suggests GLP-1 medications can blunt people's cravings for potentially addictive substances like opioids.

A recent study suggests that semaglutide, typically used for Type 2 diabetes, may significantly reduce the risk of opioid overdoses in patients with opioid use disorder, according to research ...

In times of personal crisis, Catholics often turn to their parish priest for help. But in the Archdiocese of Newark, the ...

Although the new findings are "unclear," researchers are curious to see if appetite suppressants could be used for addiction treatment. A separate study found that fentanyl users trying to kick the ...

The active ingredient in the popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy could be linked to a drop in opioid ...

Residential programs offer a daily routine that helps keep your focus on recovery. 24/7 Care and Support: Inpatient ...

From alcoholism to Parkinson’s, scientists are studying the mechanisms behind the broad clinical potential of weight-loss ...

Opioid use disorder can be a contributing factor to Americans landing in the nation's prisons and jails, but those inmates ...

Opioid use disorder can be a contributing factor to Americans landing in the nation's prisons and jails, but those i ...

For those struggling with addiction and substance abuse, medication-assisted recovery is an option. Dr. Drew Blackstock, an addictionologist at North Medical Center-Tupelo regularly treats individuals ...

Adults with opioid use disorder who receive a higher daily dose of the opioid addiction treatment medication buprenorphine may have a lower risk of subsequent emergency department visits or use of ...

September is National Recovery Month, a time to shine a light on the power of healing and hope for those struggling with addiction. Most folks know that tobacco and nicotine are highly addictive and ...