substance abuse

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Meanwhile, GLP-1s may also help stroke, kidney and fatty liver diseases as well as sleep apnea, and research is under way to treat substance abuse, psychiatric and even neurodegenerative disorders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

“A mature adult with no mental health issues or substance abuse issues or other complicating issues is not going to be seen as an endangered missing,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Judd also said in noting Espinoza had no history of mental illness or substance abuse that he had been a high school valedictorian who others described as being “remarkably brilliant.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The Travel Agency has a partnership with the Doe Fund—which provides housing, work, and educational opportunities to those with a history of homelessness, incarceration, and substance abuse.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2024

The Providence center, located next to the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, will be run by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, a privately owned outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment program.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024