(The Conversation) – A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He ...

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

For the more than 48 million Americans with substance use disorders, including a disproportionate share of veterans, GLP-1 ...

GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, have become extremely popular as they help in managing blood sugar levels and weight loss. Emerging studies have also reported how these drugs can ...

From online forums to the clinic, people have reported that diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can dramatically quell their compulsive behaviors—including cravings for alcohol ...

Substance use disorders, such as alcohol use disorder, were found to be more prevalent among survivors of specific cancer types, according to research. Survivors of certain types of cancer have a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Survivors of gastro-esophageal and head and neck cancers more likely had a substance use disorder. Cancer ...

Alcohol, recreational drugs, over-the-counter, and prescription medications may cause a range of cognitive impairments from confusion to delirium, and may even mimic dementia. Moderate to high alcohol ...

Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham provide insight and resources on how substances like drugs and alcohol can impact the brain. The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances ...