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Nicotine Addiction

The World’s Worst New Idea: A Vape Pen Gambling Device

Doctors concerned about nicotine addiction are calling attention to vaping cartridges that include new gambling and gaming features.

Adaptive Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation

A randomized, controlled trial of adaptive pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation shows quit rates nearly three times the standard treatment.

Balance Is Key

Potential miracle is that GLP-1 drugs ease withdrawal symptoms. Even setting aside the illegal addictive substances and considering only nicotine and alcohol, it would seem like a golden opportunity.

Semaglutide As Potential Addiction Therapy

Recently, there has been growing interest in another possible use for GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs — to treat addiction.

Telehealth Company, Pelago, Raises Additional $58 Million in Venture Capital Funding

Virtual clinic, Pelago, raises $58 million for expansion in remote delivery of substance use disorder treatment.

National Institutes of Health Funds Drug Development to Treat Nicotine Addiction

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA) announce funding for SBP-9330, a nicotine addiction treatment.