Researchers from the University of Warwick have found new clues about what happens in the brain that leads to alcohol ...

A Being addicted to something carries a stereotype. When people think of addiction, they often think of addiction to drugs or alcohol. However, addiction ...

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and ...

Scripps Research found that the FDA-approved drug apremilast may reduce both alcohol consumption and pain sensitivity, offering a promising dual therapy for alcohol use disorder. Scientists at Scripps ...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings and support recovery—especially when combined with therapy and used to treat coexisting conditions.

Low-dose semaglutide seems to reduce craving and certain drinking outcomes in alcohol use disorder.

Clinical neuroscientist Joe Schacht offered an overview of the research on weight-loss drugs for alcoholism, other potential treatments and the overall risks of drinking.