Tag: addiction
New study: Psychedelic mushrooms show promising effect against cocaine addiction
New research is offering hope to people struggling with cocaine addiction.
Lena Dunham speaks out about her addiction: There is no good addict
A new book by Lena Dunham sheds light on a personal breakdown and substance abuse.
Expert warns about “vape brain”: May affect young people under 25
Nicotine from e-cigarettes can affect the brains of young people.
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may reduce risk of substance use, study finds
GLP-1 medications, widely known for treating diabetes and obesity, are now being investigated for a completely different potential effect.
Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus
Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.
Dermatologist: Lip balm doesn’t cause addiction
A long-running rumor claims that frequent lip balm use makes your lips dependent on it. A dermatologist explains what’s really happening when lips feel endlessly dry.