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Celebrities Share Their Journeys to Sobriety

January 2, 2026

In recent years, many celebrities have openly discussed their decisions to quit drinking and how it has improved their lives. This trend is not just about Dry January, a popular challenge where people abstain from alcohol for a month. Instead, these stars have found long-term benefits in sobriety.

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A New Tool for Fighting Alcohol Cravings

February 11, 2025

Alcohol use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. There are a number of new medications undergoing clinical trials. One promising example is semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic. The drug's success in treating type 2 diabetes has paved the way for its explo

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Could Weight Loss Drugs Help Fight Alcohol Addiction?

November 14, 2024

Did you know that some drugs designed for weight loss might also be helpful for people dealing with alcohol addiction? A study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that Ozempic and Wegovy, both containing semaglutide, could play a significant role. Researchers in Sweden looked at around 228, 000 pe