Researchers identify the anterior insula as the brain region responsible for biasing decisions toward alcohol over social rewards in addiction.

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But with a chill lingering in the air, those who choose to drink alcohol should still make sure to grab a coat, Brown experts say. The “alcohol blanket” is a phenomenon where people under the ...

A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Maternal immune activation (MIA) for any infection or stress during pregnancy reprograms the fetal brain for alcohol misuse in adulthood (primarily in male offspring). The research suggests that ...

What began as an unexpected observation and “side effect” of some medications converged with decades of addiction neuroscience: GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Ozempic apparently reduce ...

MUMBAI- Sunaina Roshan, sister of Hrithik Roshan, shared a video where she opened up about her personal battle with addiction and her struggle with alcohol, junk food, and sweets. She stated how ...

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Many researchers have assumed ketamine’s psychedelic effects are central to its therapeutic value. However, a new analysis from King’s College London and the University of Exeter found no link between ...

Preclinical studies in animals have already shown that GLP-1 drugs can reduce reward-seeking behavior. Early clinical work in humans has begun to hint at similar effects. A randomized trial of ...

Researchers report that tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, reduced alcohol consumption, binge drinking, and relapse-like behavior in animals. These findings highlight its potential as a ...