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Ozempic Shows Potential for Alcohol Addiction in Trial
Weekly treatment with low doses of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic) reduced alcohol consumption and craving ...
The cobra on the counter: How another sin tax helps no one but the government
Because illegal alcohol consumption is difficult to track, we cannot be certain whether total consumption decreased.
Evidence grows that Ozempic can curb alcoholism
Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their ...
Marijuana Moment3d
7 In 10 Marijuana Consumers Plan To Spend More Or The Same Amount On Cannabis In 2025, Poll Finds
Nearly 7 in 10 American marijuana consumers say they plan to spend either more on cannabis or about the same amount in 2025 ...
Science Daily5d
Brain waves measure the effect of anti-alcohol campaigns
To evaluate the effectiveness of public video campaigns against risky alcohol consumption, psychologists used EEG measurements to examine the synchronization of brain activity in groups of viewers. In ...
Healthline14d
Can Drinking Alcohol Affect Your Cholesterol Levels?
Firstly, alcohol doesn’t affect everyone the same way. For example, females are much more ... or visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website to find ...
Today17d
Is any amount of alcohol safe? Here’s what 8 doctors actually tell their patients
Dr. Elisabeth Fowlie Mock tells TODAY.com that she also takes a patient's family history of substance abuse issues into account when talking about alcohol ... “For example, if you are drinking ...
Dallas Morning News18d
With the new alcohol and cancer advisory, is there a ‘healthy’ way to drink?
Problematic methodology aside, other studies have also found socioeconomic status plays a major role in determining the health benefit of alcohol. For example, it’s been observed that people on ...
Scientific American18d
Moderate Drinking Carries Health Risks—Here’s How to Imbibe More Safely
For example, nondrinkers may have had greater ... according to the federal alcohol report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In fact, one study has found that ...
WebMD19d
What Is Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks ... The average cost is $13, 475, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. But it can vary a lot based on the type of program ...
The Hill20d
‘Dry January’ is more than just a resolution: it’s a tool to fight cancer
Even more modest changes to alcohol labels have faced industry resistance. In March 2024, for example, the Treasury Department proposed requiring alcohol companies to disclose alcohol content ...
Fox News21d
Alcohol poses these 8 risks to older adults, experts warn
Murthy noted that consuming alcohol increases the risk of liver, breast, esophageal, colorectal, esophageal, larynx, mouth and throat cancers. Misuse of alcohol can accelerate age-related changes ...