New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

Research is quickly catching up. In the last few years, studies have linked GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy with fewer ...

A new study found GLP-1 drugs were associated with 50% fewer substance-related deaths, 39% fewer drug overdoses, and 26% ...

A large new study suggests they may drastically reduce the risk substance use disorders and drug-related deaths.

With GLP-1 drugs becoming more accessible and affordable, they could also be within reach for substance use treatment.

Addiction changes the brain, body, and behavior. Persistent insomnia, craving, depression, anhedonia, and anxiety may continue for months after sobriety, often leading to relapse. While we search for ...

MIAMI — When Susan Akin first started injecting a coveted weight-loss drug early this year, the chaos in her brain quieted. The relentless cravings subsided — only they’d never been for food. The ...