Older Americans are drinking more than previous generations, often due to loneliness and social isolation, leading to health ...

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD ...

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Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use disorders and addiction.

Weight-loss jabs could prevent and treat addiction to alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, according to a large study. Experts believe the way the medicines work on the brain’s reward pathway cuts cravings ...

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for treating alcoholism on the market. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 28 ...

A large epidemiological study of more than 600,000 veterans with diabetes suggests GLP-1 weight-loss medications may reduce drug- and alcohol-related overdoses and deaths ...

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill (HB26-1271) that would add new fees on beer, wine, and spirits to help fund addiction recovery programs.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has been open about his struggle with alcohol and tobacco addiction. Here is how the human body repairs itself from damage, and how you can take inspiration from ...

The proposal to collect millions in new fees on alcohol products — dollars to be earmarked for Colorado programs aimed at ...

Douglas County commissioners will consider how to allocate opioid-settlement and special alcohol tax funding on Wednesday – ...