Weight-loss jabs could prevent and treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, according to a large study. Experts ...

Drugs commonly prescribed for weight loss and diabetes may offer unexpected benefits in tackling substance abuse, according ...

Research suggests the drugs have potential for prevention and harm reduction in substance use disorders, writes Ziyad Al-Aly People taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists often ...

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use ...

The effect was seen across a wide variety of addictive and habit-forming substances, including cocaine, opioids, alcohol, ...

US study suggests GLP-1s, used to treat type 2 diabetes, could also reduce risk of people already using substances from overdosing ...

From online forums to the clinic, people have reported that diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can ...

Studies suggest GLP-1 drugs like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may help reduce cravings for alcohol, opioids, and nicotine. Researchers say these medications influence the brain’s reward system, ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...

A new study reveals how cocaine use alters brain circuits tied to memory and reward, leaving the brain more vulnerable to relapse.