Use of some GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Victoza could help curb drinking in those struggling with alcohol use disorder, a new study by European researchers published Wednesday suggests, the ...

I'm not drinking that much, so I'm fine'—many people feel this way. However, alcohol addiction is not a disease that only ...

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Dr. Chris Tuell, clinical director of addiction services at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, discusses why ...

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) report that the gene, CHRNA3, acts as a key regulator of alcohol sensitivity. Published in ...

To report this series about the U.S. alcohol epidemic, Facher and Cueto interviewed more than 100 health researchers, doctors, patients, industry insiders, and lawmakers. They also reviewed scientific ...

Nearly 30m Americans suffer from alcohol-use disorder, meaning that alcohol has a significant and negative impact on their lives. Over 140,000 die from alcohol-related causes each year: alcohol is the ...

Vita Novus is an intervention center for drug addicts and alcohol addicts. It has a sprawling facility in Muskoka, Ontario. They adopt a process, wherein the dependency on alcohol or drugs is ...

Share on Pinterest A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs prescribed for obesity and diabetes could also help treat addiction. FreshSplash/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and ...

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Substance abuse treatment is often overlooked in oncological care, despite its impact on cancer outcomes. Many cancer patients continue hazardous drinking during treatment, increasing risks of ...

Loise Nduta Gathairu, founder of Vifukofuko Residential Recovery Centre, with her family. [Photos: Peter Muiruri/Standard] Loise Nduta Gathairu, 65 has dedicated her life to help drug addicts get out ...