AddictionNews

Latest developments in causes and treatments

AddictionNews

AddictionNews

Year: 2025

Move Over Ozempic, Here Comes Petrelintide

Roche has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Zealand Pharma to develop the weight loss drug petrelintide.

Controlled-Release Medication Could Improve Outcomes in Addiction Treatment

Researchers at VCU have formulated a drug that works better than methadone or buprenorphine at treating opioid use disorder.

17 Percent of Gambling Families Facing Bankruptcy

A new Intuit Credit Karma survey offers a wealth of information on gambling addiction.

New Documentary on Addiction Treatment Fraud Wins at SXSW

The documentary, “Shuffle,” follows three patients through three years of addiction treatment in Florida.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

When impulsivity crosses over into genuine inadequately-considered risk-taking, it may be a good time to hit the brakes — and sometimes we can’t.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Addiction Treatment

Two hospitals in England are teaming up to test the Brain-PACER deep brain stimulation treatment for substance use disorders.