Science Week takes places this November and it includes a wide range of activities facilitated by Midlands Science in Laois, ...

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Academic notes while Ozempic might prevent overdoses, weight loss drug may not actually reduce or end substance use ...

It is often said that people in the clutch of addiction have to hit rock bottom before they can get the help they need. For ...

A study published in Addiction looks at the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic) for opioid and alcohol addiction. Prof Matt Field, Professor of Psychology, University of Sheffield, said: ...

At the Medical University of South Carolina, a group of researchers has discovered something that could change how we manage ...

The funding has been awarded to 11 projects across eight organisations, with projects being selected as part of the Reducing ...

A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related ...

By , SciTech Editor Exploring new research into possible anti-addiction drugs; discussing research quality and the influence ...

The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.

TikTok reportedly ignored the adverse mental health impact its features could have on teen users. Executives and employees at ...