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

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Specific combinations of hormonal and biochemical factors were associated with different clinical characteristics and ...

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Growing awareness of how addiction and trauma are intertwined has birthed a new generation of treatment strategies.

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New research highlights that men and women with alcohol dependence may need different treatment approaches due to distinct ...

Discover how hormonal and biochemical factors affect alcohol dependence in men and women, suggesting the need for ...

John Goldie issued a rallying call to people across a community which saw almost 100 people die as a result of illegal drugs ...

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to higher ...