Share on Pinterest Naltrexone (referred to as the “Ozempic of alcohol”) is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. vitapix/Getty ...

Weekly injections of the GLP-1 semaglutide reduce alcohol consumption in patients with obesity seeking treatment for alcohol ...

Most people do not use one drug, but many. SUDs often involve different substances, but the underlying problem is really one ...

Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like. Alcohol is a ...

For people trying to reduce their heavy drinking, the quality of their interpersonal relationships early in their recovery ...

Evidence is mounting that new therapies already used to treat gut diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity may help people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor ...

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) detox may involve taking medications or spending time in rehabilitation. However, the best approach will vary between individuals. If a person has been consuming more ...

Within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 30% of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder (AUD) result in medications ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common among veterans. Recent research suggests that AUD may increase the risk of sleep apnea ...

Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, ...

While most people with a friend or family member with alcohol use disorder (AUD) mean well, it can be easy to inadvertently say something that hurts more than it helps. In fact, even calling someone ...