Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking — new research in mice
For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our research team found that, in abstaining mice,…
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
When Lisa Rees took her first dose of weight-loss medication in April, she hoped she would end up…
Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes by people with alcohol-use disorder…
GLP-1 plus therapy can reduce heavy drinking
May 12, 2026 At a Glance People with alcohol use disorder and obesity drank less when treated with…
Large Veterans Study Shows How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Could Treat Addiction
Credit: MotivateBootCamp. Drugs originally designed to treat diabetes and obesity are reshaping medicine in unforeseen ways. Their impact…
Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake
Summary: The weight-loss revolution is moving from the waistline to the wine cellar. A new study reveals that…
How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease
Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of…