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Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Year: 2025

Can You Get Addicted to Cats?

Is it possible to become addicted to cats? We examine the evidence for cat addiction and cat video addiction.

GLP-1 Drugs and Alcohol Use Disorder

A pair of studies point to the same conclusion, that GLP-1 drugs are effective against alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Make Cigarettes Less Addictive?      

The FDA wants the new president to mandate a “drastic reduction” in the amount of nicotine to be allowed in American-made cigarettes.

The Health Consequences of Discontinuing Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs 

New studies look at the health consequences of discontinuing use of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Day One 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Addiction Treatment

The Federation of American Scientists lays out an agenda for accelerating innovation in addiction treatment.

New Homelessness Report Mysteriously Silent on Substance Use Disorders

HUD annual report shows a sharp rise in homelessness but says little about causes and cures.