Psychology Today

Craving Drives Bad Decisions, Relapse, and Drug Use

Cravings affect addiction recovery and relapse. Treatment must help the person with substance use disorder relearn healthy ...
Fierce Biotech

AI model designs new treatment candidate for opioid addiction that cuts cravings in rats

While the opioid epidemic is one of the most urgent public health emergencies facing the U.S., new therapeutic approaches for ...

Craving in addiction may alter how the brain makes decisions

For people with an addiction, craving—the strong desire for a substance—can affect their decision-making, new research shows.
Healthline

GLP-1 Drugs May Help Reduce Cravings for Alcohol, Other Substances

Share on Pinterest A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs prescribed for obesity and diabetes could also help treat addiction. FreshSplash/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and ...

GLP-1s could curb alcohol, drug addiction on top of food cravings, studies find

There’s growing evidence that GLP-1 drugs can treat more than diabetes and obesity. “It was a surprise to people. Here’s an ...
Healthline

Substance Use Vs. Substance Use Disorder: What’s the Difference?

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...
KHON2

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Here’s what a local aid organization wants you to know:

HONOLULU (KHON2) — January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use. Addiction is a disease, and leaders at the Hawaiʻi ...