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People Who Stop Taking GLP-1 Drugs Such As Ozempic and Wegovy Rapidly Gain Back Weight

New reporting documents the weight gain when people stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

Almost Half of U.S. Teens Say They’re Addicted to Their Phones

New studies show a quarter of smartphone users – and nearly half of American teens – are addicted to their phones.

The Gateway to Everything Nice

If there is such a thing as a gateway drug to food addiction, what might that substance be? Sugar is a strong contender.

Facing Your Pain Is the Key to Happiness Says Addiction Expert

Anna Lembke, M.D., is the author of the book Dopamine Nation and co-author of a massive Stanford-Lancet report on the opioid crisis.

Cytisine – Made From Natural Products – Approved for Treatment of Nicotine Addiction

A drug derived from poisonous laburnum seeds, cytisine has been approved as a stop-smoking aid and shows promise for treating other addictions.

A Look at the Year Ahead From AddictionNews

A preview of the coming year, including everything from GLP-1 drugs to ibogaine to apps effective in the treatment of substance use disorders.