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Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro—regardless of the brand name you recognize, semaglutide has firmly established itself in the current health conversation. From trending social media posts to mainstream news reports, a fascinating pattern has emerged among individuals using this medication for weight loss or diabetes: an unexpected side effect — their cravings for alcohol seemed to decrease. […]

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can have devastating effects on a person with the diagnosis as well as those around them, and it impacts millions of people each year. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 28.9 million Americans aged 12 and older had an AUD in the past year.1 AUD is […]

What Is Methadone? Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist used to manage pain and, more commonly, to treat opioid use disorders (OUDs).2 It’s regularly employed in medical detox to manage opioid withdrawal and as a maintenance treatment for OUDs.1 When used properly, methadone reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal, blunts the effects of illicit opioids, and […]

Pregnancy is a time of significant change, both physically and emotionally. It’s common to re-evaluate priorities and focus on health and well-being. If you’re pregnant and struggling with drug or alcohol use, it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and help is available. Specialized rehab centers offer a safe and supportive environment for pregnant […]

A prescription anticonvulsant, gabapentin is approved for use for the treatment of epileptic seizures, restless legs syndrome, and nerve pain from postherpetic neuralgia1,2—a condition characterized by pain that can last for months after a shingles infection. In its various forms, gabapentin is marketed under brand names such as Gralise, Horizant, and Neurontin, and is also […]

What Is Medication Assisted Treatment? As would be expected given the name, medications are an indispensable element of MAT methods—but they aren’t the only component of such treatment. Instead, MAT entails a combined approach to treat substance use disorders. MAT combines pharmacological treatment (medications) with behavioral treatment (e.g., evidence-based therapies) that is tailored to a […]