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• October 6, 2026

  Jason Isaacs Celebrated 28 Years of Sobriety

  The 63-year-old actor reached a sobriety milestone after utilizing 12-step programs to overcome addiction.

• October 5, 2026

  Cocaine Disrupted Brain Circuits Linked to Repetitive Behavior

  Researchers found that cocaine hijacks existing motion-control circuits in the brain, causing rigid, repetitive actions.

• October 4, 2026

  Ibogaine Treatment Growth Carries Serious Health Risks

  Americans are traveling to Mexico for unregulated therapy that may cause potentially fatal heart complications.

• October 3, 2026

  Microbial Marker Panel Linked to Methamphetamine Use Disorder

  Researchers identified a specific gut bacterial panel that could help objectively distinguish the disorder from healthy controls.

• September 30, 2026

  GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Fewer Heavy Drinking Days

  A new review suggests these medications may help some patients with alcohol use disorder.

• September 29, 2026

  Combined Alcohol and Smoking Altered Brain Cell Pathways

  Researchers found that smoking and alcohol use disorder together trigger unique, widespread brain cell changes.

• September 29, 2026

  Gut Bacteria Linked to Nicotine Benefits in Mice

  Researchers found that specific microbes played a role in how nicotine improved behavioral outcomes in animal models.

• September 29, 2026

  Thousands Observed Day-Long Fast Against Drug Abuse

  Nearly 17,000 people across five countries participated in an organized campaign to protest the social acceptance of substance use.

• September 29, 2026

  Dangerous Drug-Injection Practice Linked to HIV Spread

  Health officials are tracking 'bluetoothing,' an unsafe injection practice that significantly increases the risk of blood-borne viral transmission.

• September 29, 2026

  Ketamine Infusions Linked to Fewer Heavy Drinking Days

  A new analysis suggests ketamine may reduce heavy alcohol consumption in some patients.

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