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Why Addiction Is Not a Chronic Brain Disease

In a new book, Dr. Reinout W. Wiers asks if addiction is a chronic brain disease, how come most who suffer get better without treatment.

Could DOI Be the Magic Bullet? Part 2

We keep exploring whether 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) might be the coveted magic bullet of addiction cures.

The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Sex Drive

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reduce the appetite in more ways than one. We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs on sex drive.

Could DOI be the Magic Bullet? Part 1           

Research shows that serotonergic psychedelics became very interesting to the scientists who specialize in such arcane fields.

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.