More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

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A class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may do far more than trim waistlines. Early studies reveal they could also ease alcohol, nicotine, and drug dependence by ...

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in ...

The internet can be highly addictive, but it’s possible to break free. How to control your internet addiction [TheWorldFinancial] The internet is a double-edged sword. A gateway to knowledge, ...

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic could be used to treat drug and alcohol addiction, suggests new research. The pills - usually prescribed for diabetes or obesity - have shown "promise" in treating ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. In late 2016, Steven Klein realized that he’d lost control over his drinking and stimulant use. He became sober ...