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.