New research suggests the weight-loss medications could be powerful tools in tackling substance use disorders.

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...

A large study of data from Veterans Affairs finds that people on GLP-1 drugs were less likely to develop substance abuse disorder or overdose.

MIAMI — When Susan Akin first started injecting a coveted weight-loss drug early this year, the chaos in her brain quieted. The relentless cravings subsided — only they’d never been for food. The ...

Although the jury is still out, a growing body of evidence shows some striking similarities between food addiction and drug addiction: #1 Effect on the Brain’s Reward System The American Society of ...