Addiction is a complex and devastating condition that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Addiction can severely affect mental health, relationships, and overall well-being, ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

Explaining the connection between overcoming addiction and depression through making social connections. Discussing how oxytocin is key for this.

Preclinical studies in animals have already shown that GLP-1 drugs can reduce reward-seeking behavior. Early clinical work in humans has begun to hint at similar effects. A randomized trial of ...