When it comes to car insurance claims, people often think of vehicle repairs following an accident, but your liability insurance also covers medical bills for others you injure in a car accident — which can add up quickly and often exceed the cost of even a totaled vehicle. From emergency room visits to physical therapy,…
Beth McDermott | Reporter assisted by AI Behavioral Health Network Inc. will celebrate the opening of its Brockton Medication Addiction Treatment program with a grand opening event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at 231 Main St., Brockton. The event will feature BHN leadership and program staff welcoming community members and referral sources,…
Summary: A massive study of over 2.2 million individuals has fundamentally redefined how we understand the genetics of addiction. The research reveals that most genetic risk for substance use disorders (SUD) isn’t about how the body reacts to a specific drug, but how the brain is “wired” for behavioral disinhibition. By analyzing alcohol, tobacco, cannabis,…
The list of health conditions that benefit from the GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, continues to grow. The drugs are already approved to lower the risk of heart disease, sleep apnea, kidney and liver conditions. In the latest study on the medications, published in the BMJ, researchers led…
Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic may become the new frontline warriors in treating and preventing drug and alcohol addiction, a large new study shows. The research, published Wednesday in the BMJ, found the medications not only lowered the risk of drug overdose and death, but they also helped prevent people from developing substance use…
Addictions increasingly affect women in Türkiye, with societal pressures discouraging them from seeking timely treatment, according to Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu, vice president of the Turkish Green Crescent and secretary-general of the International Federation of Green Crescents (IFGC). Speaking at the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), Güllüoğlu highlighted…
(MENAFN– Robotics & Automation News) Addiction recovery requires a thoughtful approach supported by structured care, evidence-based methods, and a safe environment that promotes steady progress. Each person entering treatment brings unique experiences, challenges, and goals, which means the most effective path forward must reflect those needs. With the right combination of services, individuals gain clarity,…
Sober Sessions – Nashville, TN Live from Marathon Music Works: Doors at 6 · GlobeNewswire Inc. Nashville, TN, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sober Sessions is redefining the live music experience by creating a space where music, community, and recovery intersect. Built as a platform to connect individuals to treatment resources, sober living, and…
A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a GLP-1 drug for his diabetes, he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn’t use a patch. He didn’t set a quit date. He simply lost interest. It happened without effort. Another patient on…
Since technology is not going anywhere and does more good than harm, adapting is the best course of action. That is where The Tech Edvocate comes in. We plan to cover the PreK-12 and Higher Education EdTech sectors and provide our readers with the latest news and opinion on the subject. From time to time,…
