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The Health Consequences of Discontinuing Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs 

New studies look at the health consequences of discontinuing use of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

New Homelessness Report Mysteriously Silent on Substance Use Disorders

HUD annual report shows a sharp rise in homelessness but says little about causes and cures.

An Addiction to Telling Bad Jokes

Can a person become addicted to telling bad jokes? The answer is yes.

Behavioral Addictions vs. Substance Addictions: What’s the Difference?

Research increasingly indicates that substance use disorders are actually behavioral disorders.

Preventive Psychiatry for Mental Health Disorders

A review of the effectiveness of preventive psychiatry for mental health disorders finds a complicated array of results.

Surprising Good News in the Battle Against Substance Use Disorders

The Monitoring the Future Survey shows a surprising and steady decline in teenage substance abuse.