Exenatide (Ex-4), a glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist currently used in the management of type 2 diabetes, could effectively treat drug addiction, including cocaine dependence, new ...

A first-of-its-kind study from Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) says alcohol is the most harmful drug out there for Canadians.

College on Problems of Drug Dependence Martin W. Adler, executive officer Temple University School of Medicine 3420 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215)707-3242 Fax:(215)707-1904 E-mail: ...

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 ...

To test the drug’s safety and effectiveness as a treatment to reduce methamphetamine use, they recruited 164 adults with meth dependence who’d reported at least 14 days of use out of the previous 28 ...