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GLP-1 and addiction risk

GLP-1 Medications May Reduce Addiction Risk Across All Substances

A growing body of research is pointing toward an unexpected development in addiction treatment. The same medications behind Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce the risk of developing a substance use...
Eric Owens
Written By: Eric Owens
April 3, 2026

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March 21, 2026

Family Influence Shapes Early Addiction Risk in Kids With Mental Health Symptoms

For families navigating a child's anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, a new...
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March 18, 2026

Experts Warn Addiction Treatment Gaps Persist Despite Overdose Decline

U.S. overdose deaths have fallen sharply two years in a row, but leading...
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March 16, 2026

Vaping Awareness Month Highlights Nicotine Addiction

New York State Quitline, a program that helps residents quit tobacco and other...
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March 14, 2026

Spirituality Linked to Lower Addiction Risk in Harvard Study

A large-scale Harvard study published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that spiritual...
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March 11, 2026

Existing Drug Shows Promise for Opioid Relapse Prevention

Researchers at University of Iowa Health Care have identified evidence that an...
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