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Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
New research shows detox is only the beginning of addiction treatment, not the cure. Understanding addiction as a chronic brain condition is helping reshape recovery with more effective, long-term approaches.
A man who lived in his van while battling cocaine addiction for years now helps others find sobriety at the same center that saved his life. His transformation shows how compassion and accessible support can break the cycle of addiction.
Popular diabetes medications like Ozempic may fight substance addiction by targeting the brain's reward system. A study of 600,000 veterans found users faced lower risks of developing addictions and dying from overdoses.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
A preacher's kid who watched his father abuse his mother spiraled into crystal meth addiction by 17. At 3 a.m. one night, his life changed completely when he encountered Jesus and found freedom from trauma and addiction.
A Northwestern alum's film follows real people conquering addiction, from a California dad celebrating sobriety to four incarcerated men who performed onstage with Jelly Roll in front of 17,000 fans. "What It Takes" brings hidden struggles into the light with deeply personal stories of triumph.
A Western Australian prison for women with addiction issues is being called a national success story for rehabilitation. The facility combines trauma-informed care with peer support to help residents break cycles of substance abuse and crime.
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may help treat alcohol, opioid, and drug addictions by quieting cravings in the brain. A study of 600,000 veterans found fewer ER visits and deaths across all substance types.
A groundbreaking clinical trial found that a single dose of psilocybin helped people struggling with cocaine addiction stay sober longer than a placebo. This could be the first real treatment option for the rising tide of stimulant overdoses claiming more lives each year.
When donor funding ended for a life-changing addiction treatment program in Uganda, the government stepped up to ensure 928 patients wouldn't lose access to care. Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is now integrating the service into its permanent operations.
A British pharmaceutical company just completed global patent protection for a groundbreaking addiction treatment. The drug targets brain disorders and is moving closer to clinical trials that could help millions struggling with substance abuse.
A biotech company is launching with a groundbreaking mission: using GLP-1 medications to treat substance use disorders instead of weight loss. Baseline Therapeutics could open new hope for millions struggling with addiction.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough opioid painkiller that relieves pain as effectively as traditional drugs but without causing addiction, respiratory failure, or other dangerous side effects. The discovery could transform pain treatment and help end the opioid crisis.
A community-based recovery program in Singapore is helping young people overcome addiction by treating it as a mental health condition, not a moral failure. WE CARE professionals are proving that connection, not isolation, is the key to breaking the cycle.
Michigan State researchers discovered a protein that rewires the brain during cocaine use, explaining why quitting is so hard. This breakthrough could lead to the first FDA-approved medication for cocaine addiction.
A White Rock documentary premiering Friday shows how a father and son broke free from addiction by supporting each other through recovery. Ryan Nielsen now works as a harm reduction coordinator, helping others escape the same cycle.
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