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An Activist Who Knows What’s What

When pondering the deep questions of drug abuse, it is useful to consult an intelligent and articulate addict, like Russell Brand.

Ozempic Maker to Study Its Effect on Alcohol Consumption

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic, plans to study the drug’s effect on alcohol consumption.

The Pendulum Swings Between Zero Tolerance and Harm Reduction

A panel of addiction experts explores changing attitudes toward the harm reduction approach to substance use disorder.

EU Uses Digital Services Act to Crack Down on Addictive Algorithms

The European Commission launched proceedings against Meta for exposing minors to addictive algorithms.

Understanding Xylophagia — The Addiction to Eating Paper

Examining the literature on xylophagia, an unusual, but not uncommon, addiction to eating paper.

Comedians and Too Much Food

Many professional comedians got their start as fat kids, and served their apprenticeship as obese teenagers, and some have carried it into adulthood.