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AddictionNews

Month: August 2024

Are GLP-1 Drugs the Death of Desire?

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Monjourno and Wegovy appear to have the ability to suppress all desire, sometimes with negative consequences.

The Use of GLP-1 Drugs for Nicotine Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation

More and more studies show GLP-1 drugs work for smoking cessation, alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, but researchers aren’t sure how.

Is the Source of Addiction Self-Punishment?

Two prominent psychotherapists trace the source of addiction and compulsive behaviors to a desire for self-punishment.

The Best Addiction Recovery Apps for 2024

We follow Choosing Therapy’s shortlist and take a look at their picks for the best addiction recovery apps of 2024.

Alcohol, Placebos, and Some Startling Observations

A look at the role of expectations and social influence when placebos are involved in treatment for alcohol addiction.

Taking a Look at Tech Startups in Addiction Recovery

A look at several tech startups in addiction recovery featured in the respected engineering journal, IEEE Spectrum.