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Why Addiction Is Not a Chronic Brain Disease

In a new book, Dr. Reinout W. Wiers asks if addiction is a chronic brain disease, how come most who suffer get better without treatment.

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.

In Search of the Connection Between Depression and Addiction

Three different academic researchers examine the connection between depression and addiction.

A New Book Makes The Case That Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease

A new book and a new brain study are raising doubts about addiction as a chronic brain condition.

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss by Impacting the Brain or the Gut?

A study from The Netherlands examines the impacts of GLP-1 agonists on the central nervous system using fMRI.

The Brain Scans of Adolescents Show Damage Caused by Internet Addiction

A systematic review of the brain scans of adolescents with internet addiction found surprising results.