Drug addiction articles
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When the drugs don't work: How the UK became addicted to antidepressants
Almost one in four adults are being prescribed antidepressants, but they are not as effective as was once believed, writes Lucy Kenningham
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Uruguay passes bill for compulsory internment of drug addicts
Montevideo, May 14 (Prensa Latina) the Uruguayan Chamber of Deputies passed on Tuesday a bill for the compulsory internment of drug addicts living on the streets. The post Uruguay passes bill for compulsory internment of drug addicts first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?
Studies show active ingredient semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart attack, improve fertility and help treat diabetesIt is a drug that has dominated headlines, first as a medication for type 2 diabetes, then as a weight-loss aid. Now it seems semaglutide – often called by its brand names Ozempic or Wegovy – could bring benefits in myriad areas of healthcare, from addiction to dementia. Continue reading