Rasha Abi Hana

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications...

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue
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Owen paul

How do GLP-1 receptor agonists, initially developed for diabetes management, influence the brain's reward system to potentially reduce both addictive cravings and appetite in individuals struggling with obesity and addiction? @snow road

12 June 2025
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