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Popular diabetes and weight loss medications may help fight addiction itself, silencing cravings across alcohol, nicotine, opioids, and other substances. A study of over 600,000 veterans shows these drugs could save lives in unexpected ways.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
BestCare Treatment Services broke ground on Oregon's only residential treatment center designed specifically for Latino men struggling with substance use disorder. The culturally tailored facility will provide care entirely in Spanish, addressing critical language and cultural barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.
A beloved Cedar Rapids landmark sat empty for years after pandemic closures. Now the Higley Mansion is giving back to its community as a residential addiction treatment center.
The Cherokee Nation is building a groundbreaking treatment center that weaves centuries-old tribal traditions into addiction recovery. Funded by opioid settlement money, the facility will be the first tribe-owned center offering free care to 450,000+ citizens.
Dozens of volunteers joined forces to landscape a new women's recovery center in Paducah, stretching a $6,600 grant much further. The expansion will double the number of women receiving life-saving addiction treatment.
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.
Scientists used magnetic pulses to rebalance brain chemistry in smokers trying to quit, and participants cut their daily cigarette use by up to 11 cigarettes. The noninvasive treatment could offer new hope for the millions who struggle to beat nicotine addiction.
A New Mexico research team is making substance use treatment more effective by honoring cultural values and breaking down barriers. Their approach has already increased the number of Native American patients willing to try life-saving medications.
For decades, people struggling with alcohol dependency had few options beyond AA meetings and willpower. Now, a major shift in treatment approaches is finally giving patients like 38-year-old Jillian access to medical care, therapy options, and personalized paths to recovery that actually work.
For the first time in decades, overdose deaths have fallen for three consecutive years, with 70,000 Americans lost in 2025 compared to nearly 110,000 in 2022. The progress brings hope to families affected by addiction, though experts urge continued support for the programs that made this turnaround possible.
The diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) just proved effective at treating alcohol-use disorder in a major clinical trial. Millions struggling with problem drinking now have a new treatment option their doctors already know how to prescribe.
A new medication at Deaconess Hospital gives overdose survivors five days of relief from cravings and withdrawal, creating a critical window to connect with long-term treatment. Since February, the pilot has helped patients stabilize faster and return to the ER less often.
A Chicago-area horse ranch is employing people fresh out of addiction treatment who can't find work elsewhere, paying them $100 a day while its owner raises funds to build a full recovery center. For workers like Bret Johnson, who had been living on $5 for two weeks, it's a lifeline.
India-administered Kashmir is fighting back against a growing youth addiction crisis with an ambitious 100-day crackdown on narcotics. Thousands of young people are getting a second chance at life as authorities tackle the problem head-on.
A groundbreaking trial found that semaglutide, the popular weight loss drug, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days in people battling both obesity and alcohol addiction. The discovery could transform treatment options for millions worldwide struggling with alcohol use disorder.
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
New research shows that a single dose of psilocybin combined with therapy helped smokers quit at six times the rate of traditional nicotine patches. After decades without new smoking cessation tools, this breakthrough could offer hope to millions trying to kick the habit.
Purdue Pharma, the company behind the opioid crisis, is officially dissolving this week and transforming into an organization dedicated to public health. After a federal judge approved the final criminal sentence, a massive legal settlement will create a new entity focused on helping communities heal.
Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
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