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Dr. Anna Lembke on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Addiction

Stanford University psychiatrist, Dr. Anna Lembke, assesses the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating addictions.

Remote Interventions Crush Relapse Rates in NIHR Study

Adding remote interventions to the standard treatment dramatically reduces relapse rates for substance use disorders.

How Oregon Helps Drug Addicts Recover

The Guardian’s Sam Levin shows how housing is the key to addiction recovery in Oregon.

The Medial Habenula and Addiction

A trio of studies look at the medial habenula, a region in the brain associated with addiction, depression, and compulsive behavior.

The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Reward Pathways

We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic on reward pathways and the dopamine system.

Novo Nordisk Walks Back Comments on Addiction Testing

Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is walking back comments about testing GLP-1 drugs for use in addiction treatment.