Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot. There's a widespread misconception that marijuana is not addictive, and it's ...

Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and ...

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...

We’re in the final stretch of the year that seems to blur from tailgates to Friendsgiving gatherings to holiday celebrations. A glance at the calendar shows all upside, but for many, it’s a season of ...

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 66-year-old husband recently received a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 270 pounds. He is treating his fluid ...

Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, income, or lifestyle. In addition to mental and physical health concerns, the cost of treatment can seem insurmountable. But here’s the truth: ...

“We can’t arrest our way out of addiction and drug use,” said Greg Berry, statewide LEAD and deflection programs director for the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition. “This gets us a reduction in ...

A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with ...

Two drugs currently used to treat heroin and prescription painkiller addiction may work together to fight cocaine as well — without causing dependence themselves, according to a new study in rats. A ...