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Liraglutide and Semaglutide Show Promise in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder

New research indicates that liraglutide, semaglutide, and similar GLP-1 drugs may be effective at reducing cravings for opioids and alcohol.

The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Treatments for Gambling Disorders

Internet-based treatments for gambling disorders are surprisingly effective. Third post in a series.

Are There Any Effective Treatments for Gambling Disorder?

What does the scientific literature say about treatments for gambling disorder?

The Shifting Definitions of Sobriety and Recovery

The connection between sobriety and abstinence has taken new directions.

What Does Recovery From Addiction Look Like?

Everyone wants to recover from addiction but no one is sure what recovery means.

Using Psychedelics to Treat Addiction

The search is on for ways to use such drugs as ketamine, psilocybin, and newly synthesized non-hallucinogenic psychedelics in the treatment of addiction.