The Unwanted Inheritance — Epigenetics and Addiction
This does not necessarily imply that genes are affected, but proclivity for addictive substances can be passed on from parent to child.
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.