Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Its previous guidance provided limits for alcohol use to reduce long-term health risks, such as no more than 15 standard ...

Popular weight loss drugs, like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza), have transformed the way doctors treat diabetes and obesity. Now research suggests these meds — part of a class ...

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, ...

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 ...

Alcohol doesn’t directly affect how Mounjaro works. But drinking alcohol during your Mounjaro treatment can worsen some of the drug’s side effects and make it more difficult to manage your blood sugar ...

Although research shows that Ozempic may not interact with alcohol directly, your doctor may recommend limiting the amount you consume during your Ozempic treatment. Whether you receive Ozempic for ...

The short answer is yes. It’s typically OK to drink an alcoholic beverage when you’re taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic). There’s no evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and alcohol interact ...

Popular drugs credited with shrinking waistlines and controlling blood sugar may also take the edge off alcohol’s buzz, according to a new study. Researchers at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical ...

MIAMI — When Susan Akin first started injecting a coveted weight-loss drug early this year, the chaos in her brain quieted. The relentless cravings subsided — only they’d never been for food. The ...

A new documentary has alleged that Liam Payne appeared "visibly under the influence" and was demanding drugs in the hours leading up to his tragic death. It claims that the former One Direction member ...

Experts call for rehabilitation instead of jail time for people with addiction. Drug and alcohol-related jail deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a recent report from the Bureau of ...