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Asking for help with an addiction can already be difficult. A new study suggests that people with opioid addiction may face an additional obstacle: negative attitudes among some mental health workers and first responders. Researchers at the University of Georgia surveyed people across the southern United States and found unexpectedly high levels of stigma among […] The post People With Opioid Add…

7-OH kratom products sold in vape shops and gas stations are raising concerns over their opioid-like effects, addiction risks and intense withdrawal, warns a Penn State Health addiction medicine expert.

7-OH kratom products sold in vape shops and gas stations are raising concerns over their opioid-like effects, addiction risks and intense withdrawal, warns a Penn State Health addiction medicine expert.

Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk, a new study shows.

Scientists may have discovered an unexpected new use for one of today’s best-known diabetes and weight-loss medicines. A new clinical trial suggests that oral semaglutide may help people with alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking and alcohol cravings, offering hope for patients who have struggled with existing treatments. The findings were published in The American […] The post Can a Diabete…

Addiction is increasingly understood as a condition shaped by interconnected biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements that contribute to its onset and persistence. Although various treatment and recovery models demonstrate some success in reducing substance misuse and promoting abstinence, they often give little attention to the role of emotional experiences, particularly shame. …

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 27, 2026, titled "Transcriptomic aging clock analysis identifies key genes in opioid dependence."

(CBS News) – Supporters say the supervised drug-use sites reduce overdose deaths and street drug use, and serve as a model for the rest of the country. But critics say the centers are magnets for hard drug users and dealers, leaving … Read More

A new study reveals that regularly employed patients are more likely to drop out of outpatient alcohol treatment than those without steady jobs, suggesting standard clinic hours create hidden barriers to addiction recovery.

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids' pain-relieving benefits while reducing their addictive potential. In a study published in Nature, they report a step toward that goal.

Mental health workers may hold harsher views toward people with opioid addiction. The post Mental health workers may hold negative beliefs about people who misuse opioids appeared first on UGA Today .

A randomized trial found that 2 mg nicotine gum controlled craving, anxiety, and sleep problems more effectively than behavioral counselling during smokeless tobacco cessation. Although abstinence rates were numerically higher with nicotine gum, the differences were not statistically significant, highlighting the need for larger studies.

Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10887-9 Cell-type-specific opioid blockade in accumbal cholinergic interneurons abolishes morphine-reward learning without impairing analgesia and decouples morphine-evoked dopamine elevations from acetylcholine dips, suggesting pro-cholinergic strategies to limit early opioid reward acquisition.

The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.

Many people recovering from addiction say that cravings are the hardest part of quitting. These powerful urges can appear suddenly and make it difficult to stay on track. A new scientific review published in Addiction suggests that controlled breathing may offer a simple way to help reduce those cravings. Substance use disorders affect millions of […] The post Can Slow Breathing Help Fight Addict…

A common diabetes and weight-loss medicine may also help people drink less alcohol, according to a new clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The findings, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggest that oral semaglutide could become a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, a condition […] The post Weight-Loss Drug Shows P…

A new treatment designed to improve emotional regulation in people with alcohol use disorder may help them drink less often. In a study of people receiving cognitive behavioral therapy for alcohol use disorder, those who also received emotion regulation treatment had a greater percentage of days when they did not drink.

Ketamine can rapidly relieve severe depression and suicidal thinking when prescribed and monitored. But misuse is rising and can cause addiction and serious medical complications.

People trying to quit smoking, reduce alcohol use or overcome drug addiction often face intense cravings that make recovery difficult. A new review suggests that something as simple as controlled breathing may help. The research, published in Addiction, found that breathing exercises can produce small but meaningful reductions in cravings across many different types of […] The post A Simple Breat…

Source: Google News - Health A GLP-1 pill a day may help keep problem drinking at bay. Researchers have conducted a small randomized trial of oral semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, for people with alcohol use disorder. Compared to those taking a placebo, people on semaglutide reported fewer days of heavy drinking, among other benefits. The findings, published in the Americ…