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Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
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.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
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.
When Eminem, Macklemore, and other hip hop artists spoke openly about rehab and sobriety, they gave millions of fans the language to ask for help. Their honesty transformed addiction treatment from a private shame into a public health conversation that's still saving lives today.
A safer, more effective treatment for opioid addiction is catching on in New Jersey, with use jumping from less than 1% to nearly 5% of patients in just three years. The monthly injectable medication helps people stay on track when daily pills are too hard to manage.
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.
Country star Ty Herndon shares his journey through addiction, mental illness, and coming out in his brutally honest new memoir 'What Mattered Most.' The singer who became country music's first openly gay male superstar now helps others find their own path to healing.
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.
Scientists have discovered why drugs like Ozempic reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances. The breakthrough reveals a hidden control center in the brain that manages how we think about rewards.
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