Oscar-winning actor, Robert Downey, Jr., has openly shared his journey with addiction to alcohol, cocaine and other substances, as well as his long-term recovery. Most people who are connected to ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in improving ...

A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain—and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.

University of Washington School of Medicine is holding a clinical trial to study whether a drug can help treat alcohol ...

People with alcohol use disorder who took semaglutide, also known as Wegovy, drank less and had fewer cravings for alcohol, new research found. Reading time 3 minutes A study out this week suggests ...

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University of Washington Medicine is taking part in a nationwide clinical trial testing whether GLP‑1 drugs for weight loss ...

Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before. According to the national survey on drug use and health, in 2023, about ...

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) report that the gene, CHRNA3, acts as a key regulator of alcohol sensitivity. Published in ...

In North Carolina, alcohol-related deaths are on the rise. Here's what the data from Forsyth County says about who is impacted most.