Alcohol

Wegovy

Wegovy A new and promising drug to assist with alcohol problems is now in second-stage trials. There is some exciting news for people with alcohol use disorder and possibly other addictions from research carried out at Oklahoma State University. When the weight reduction drug Wegovy was trialled, it was noticed that people who had excessive

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Depression And Drinking Alone

The symptoms of depression often isolate a person from others, as can alcohol dependence.  Depression, drinking, and isolation can each be devastating, let alone in combination. It’s essential to be aware of the signs that someone may be isolated, dealing with depression, and the extent of their alcohol use. Major depression and drinking alone are

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Do self-help meetings make a difference to recovery rates?

People trying to manage a substance misuse problem have long been recommended to attend self-help meetings, but they may wonder just how big an impact this will have on their success in stopping using.  In an 8-year-long study finally published in 2008, researchers examined the relationship between the number of AA meetings that people attended

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