GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, ...

Addiction is one of the most intensely studied conditions in modern medicine, yet even with high‑resolution brain scans and genetic tools, scientists still cannot fully explain why some people get ...

A powerful art show opened in August 2025 at Plymouth State University.Lining the halls of the Silver Center for the Arts are dozens of simple black and white portraits with a story for each face.This ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new exhibit at the University of South Alabama is shedding light on people who have lost their lives due to drug addiction. The USA Student Center is the new home of dozens of ...

Methamphetamine addiction has long been framed as a story of dopamine gone haywire, with the drug flooding the brain’s reward ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Lining the walls of South’s Student Center -- are faces of lives lost to drug addiction. “Some have lived this -- others will live this,” said Jo Bonner, University of South ...

NORTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Mikey was a “born hockey player” and spoke several languages fluently. Nathan wanted to be a social worker to help those with depression and substance use disorder. Richie was a ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer. Jessica Massarone couldn’t concentrate in primary school: She was too preoccupied with her parents’ struggles with drug addiction. Sometimes, she’d find ...

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