GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A New Frontier in Addiction Treatment? The landscape of addiction medicine is evolving rapidly. As a physician, I have closely followed the clinical impact of GLP-1 receptor …
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FDA Awards National Priority Vouchers to Psychedelic Drug Developers On April 24, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the issuance of three national priority vouchers to companies …
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Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission Awards Over $34 Million in Grants for Largest Distribution to Date
Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission Awards $34 Million in Grants to Combat Epidemic On April 23, 2026, the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) announced its largest distribution of opioid …
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Addiction Is a Medical Condition: Why Treatment Works and Stigma Hinders Recovery For decades, addiction has been misunderstood as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. Today, leading health …
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Texas Implements Statewide Ban on Student Cellphone Employ in Schools Texas has taken a decisive stand against classroom distractions with the implementation of House Bill 1481. This legislation mandates that …
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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube responsible for damages caused to a user who began consuming their …
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Impulse Control Genes Linked to Addiction Risk, Rutgers Study Finds Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder stems from genes influencing brain processes related to reward, …
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Indonesia to Implement Social Media Access Restrictions for Children Under 16 Jakarta – The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), is preparing to implement restrictions …
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Excessive Smartphone Use Linked to Disordered Eating in Young People New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found a significant association …
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GLP-1 Medications May Reduce Risk of Addiction, Study Finds A large-scale study of US veterans suggests that medications commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes may also be associated with a …