Is Addiction Really a Chronic Brain Disease?
Dr. Reinout W. Wiers summarizes the arguments in favor of classifying addiction as a chronic brain disease.
Akrasia and a New Approach to Addiction Recovery
Akrasia is acting against one’s own best interests, and it’s behind a new book on addiction by Dutch psychologist, Reinout W. Wiers.
How Family Businesses Deal With Substance Use Disorder in the C-Suite
American Express and Fortune magazine share advice on how family businesses deal with substance use disorder in the C-suite.
The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Sex Drive
Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reduce the appetite in more ways than one. We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs on sex drive.
Are GLP-1 Drugs the Death of Desire?
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Monjourno and Wegovy appear to have the ability to suppress all desire, sometimes with negative consequences.
The Use of GLP-1 Drugs for Nicotine Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation
More and more studies show GLP-1 drugs work for smoking cessation, alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, but researchers aren’t sure how.