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Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk of Mortality

A massive study out of Canada shows a threefold increase in five-year mortality for people treated for cannabis use disorder.

An Inside Look at Addiction Treatment in Jail

A PublicSource investigation leads Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA, to open its books on addiction treatment.

Understanding GLP-1 Discontinuation Rates

Half of the people who take GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic quit within the first year. Why?

A Clockwork Ozempic?

A dialogue between Chris Hayes and Nicholas Reville on using GLP1-RA drugs to treat addiction.

The Endocannabinoid System and Addiction

New research looks at developing endocannabinoid receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity, PTSD and drug addiction.

Day One 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Addiction Treatment

The Federation of American Scientists lays out an agenda for accelerating innovation in addiction treatment.