Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) class diabetes and obesity treatments such as ‘Wegovy’ and ‘Mounjaro’ are generating sequential ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration set forth new guidance for research on psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin and other drugs like ketamine or MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress ...

Research clinical data showing that obesity treatments like ‘Wegovy’ and ‘Mounjaro’ can also aid in treating alcohol, tobacco ...

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 ...

A new study provides more evidence that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) used to treat diabetes and obesity could be repurposed for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use ...

Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness. But ...

Share on Pinterest The use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD in mental health treatment is at the forefront of clinical research. Lyuba Burakova/Stocksy Psychedelic compounds have gained increased ...

Baltimore addiction programs draw patients with free housing while collecting millions. Some say one company offered little help. Amanda Vlakos was found dead of an overdose in September while ...