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National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand

The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.

Food Noise, Set Points, and GLP-1 Drugs

The New York Times tries to find out how GLP-1 drugs quiet food noise.

Gambler: Heal Thyself

Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.

Opioid Receptors in the Gut Targeted for Addiction Treatment

Recent research shows that opioid receptors in the gut can be damaged by stress, contributing to addiction.

The Relationship Between Stress and Eating Disorders

Research connecting stress and eating disorders has led to treatments that improve outcomes for both.

Do GLP-1 Drugs Cause Six-Seven Syndrome?

In curbing the cravings for dopamine surges, GLP-1 drugs appear to be dulling the appetite for everyday pleasures.