Trump’s order on psychedelics could have far-reaching science consequences
A new executive order could make it easier for researchers studying how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine may be useful in medicine
Sports gambling could be boosting binge drinking in young men
Men aged 35 or younger who already drink heavily may be even more likely to binge alcohol because of legal online sports betting, a new study has found
People who took GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of all kinds of drug and alcohol addiction
A large epidemiological study of more than 600,000 veterans with diabetes suggests GLP-1 weight-loss medications may reduce drug- and alcohol-related overdoses and deaths
Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health and Addiction Funding
Experts have said that if previously reported cuts to federal grants had come to pass, they would have exacerbated the U.S.’s addiction crisis
Can ultraprocessed foods be addictive? A neuroscientist weighs in
A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions
Could Next-Generation Medicines Help Cure Opioid Addiction?
New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids
Why Drugs Like Ozempic Can Make People Drink Less Alcohol
A small study helps explain why some people taking Wegovy and similar weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, offering insight into potential new addiction therapies
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain
Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip
Black Communities Affected By Opioids Have Been Mostly Ignored in Settlements
The settlements that have come out of opioid lawsuits should be going to communities affected most. This isn’t what’s happening for Black communities
What’s in ZYN, the FDA-Authorized Nicotine Pouch? Is It Harmful?
ZYN, the popular brand of flavored nicotine pouches, recently earned FDA authorization for reducing smoking, but some questions linger. Experts explain the efficacy and potential health risks of nicotine pouches
We Need to Rethink Our Strategy on Cannabis in the Overdose Crisis
Opioid use disorder treatment needs to take into account evolving cannabis policies, to help give people the best chances of recovery
Medicaid Expansion Alone Isn’t Enough to Stop the Opioid Overdose Crisis
Expanding the state and federal insurance program helps prevent overdoses. But that only happens with enough treatment, and legal reform, to make it work