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Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer greater benefits than just weight and diabetes management.
Impact of drug and alcohol abuse on family violence
Family violence is a serious issue that profoundly affects individuals, families and communities. The abuse of drugs and alcohol significantly exacerbates this problem, fueling violent behavior and in
Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse
Beyond semaglutide, participants in the latest study were using drugs including Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drug tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, and Novo Nordisk’s liraglutide, which is sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda to treat both diabetes and obesity.
Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds
The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too.
Ozempic may help battle drug and alcohol addiction
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which also treat diabetes, may help users battling drug and alcohol abuse as well. A study published in the Addiction medical journal Wednesday showed roughy 1.
Scientists Discover Amazing New Benefit of Ozempic: Reducing Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
New research shows that Ozempic and similar drugs reduce opioid overdoses by 40% and alcohol intoxication by 50% in people with substance use disorders. These medications, often prescribed for diabetes and weight issues,
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"If you're hearing voices, then you know, it's hard to escape those voices": Lamar Odom details possible effects of Pink Cocaine on Liam Payne
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Creighton researchers studying Delta-8 THC — a 'novel chemical' — to learn more about abuse, impacts
Creighton University researchers are studying the effects of Delta-8 THC on adolescents, using lab animals and devices that simulate vaping, a common method of using the drug.
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How parental drug use alters children’s perception
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Cannabis’s effects on memory might be related to sleep disruption
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New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too high
The Biden administration calls government data showing a significant drop in overdose drug deaths “a major, major change.” ...
What is pink cocaine? Drug mix linked to Liam Payne’s death explained
The former One Direction star had reportedly taken the mixture of drugs known as ‘pink cocaine’ before his death. A partial ...
The Breakthrough Drug to Conquer Addiction: Ozempic?
Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Help Treat Substance Use Disorders, New Study Says
A new study published today in Addiction suggests that Ozempic and similar medications may be able to help with treatment for ...
Benzodiazepine and gabapentinoids are contributing to Scottish drug-related deaths
Etizolam and gabapentinoids, central nervous system drugs with sedative effects and high potential for abuse, may be both ...