Alcohol addiction doesn’t discriminate; it can affect people from all walks of life, and its effects ripple through families, communities, and society at large. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and ...

“So much of our addiction treatment is actively traumatic,” Szalavitz told Salon in a phone interview. “It tells people, ‘Sit ...

The newest treatment for AUD, acamprosate (Campral) was developed in France. The FDA approved the drug for abstinence ...

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For certain types of addiction, such as opioid or alcohol use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can be highly effective. MAT uses medications like methadone or buprenorphine to help ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show the medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss can decrease the risk ...

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As the body adapts to the presence of the drug, dependency and addiction can result. If consumption stops suddenly, the person may experience withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol addiction is a disease ...