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).
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.
An Addiction to Telling Bad Jokes
Can a person become addicted to telling bad jokes? The answer is yes.
Dysbiosis and Addiction, Cause and Effect?
Despite the absence of a large body of evidence about the gut bugs’ behavior, there is suspicion that some might facilitate/cause addiction.
Behavioral Addictions vs. Substance Addictions: What’s the Difference?
Research increasingly indicates that substance use disorders are actually behavioral disorders.
Job Loss and Addiction
Two studies, one new and one old, examine the impacts of job loss on substance use disorders.