Check out our collection of the latest press releases, news, stories, and more.
March 21, 2025
Purewow - Ozempic and Alcohol: Can GLP-1s Cure Addiction? I Asked the Experts
Experts weigh in on the role that GLP-1s (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) may play in reducing alcohol cravings and whether these drugs could potentially be a “cure” for alcohol and/or drug addiction in the future. Cassie Moore, PhD, Assistant Professor of the Division of Behavioral Biology, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is one of the experts interviewed in this article. To support her ongoing study evaluating semaglutide for the reduction of opioid craving and withdrawal, Cassie was the recipient of a 2024 Young Investigator Award from Cure Addiction Now. Read Article
February 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE - Cure Addiction Now Raises $800K at Inaugural Fundraising Event
The inaugural fundraising event for Cure Addiction Now (CAN) took place on February 24, 2025, at The Beverly Hills Hotel, raising $800,000. CAN’s mission is to support innovative medical research by doctors for substance use disorder (SUD) and eliminate the stigma and shame surrounding addiction. CAN has funded 19 studies and has partnered with esteemed medical institutions to develop therapies to help people struggling with addiction. Nancy Davis, who co-founded CAN with her late son Jason, shared that it was her son’s dream to “create new, affordable medications to help stop cravings, and vaccines to stop opioid addiction.” The money raised will go towards scientific research and a donation will be made to a local center supporting patients affected by the fires in Los Angeles who suffer from SUD. Download Press Release PDF
February 26, 2025
People Magazine - Red Carpet Style at the Cure Addiction Now Fundraiser
Celebrities Heather Dubrow and Scout Willis’ red carpet styles at the Cure Addiction Now fundraiser made People magazine’s “can’t-miss outfit from the week.”
February 25, 2025
KTTV-TV – FOX11 - Spreading Awareness: The Battle Against Addiction
Fox News highlighted Cure Addiction Now’s inaugural gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 24, 2025, to bring awareness to the disease of addiction and raise funding for more scientific research for addiction. Many celebrities attended and supported CAN’s mission.
February 25, 2025
Daily Mail Online - Scout LaRue Willis Takes the Stage to Perform at the Cure Addiction Now Gala in Beverly Hills
Scout Willis captured the audience by her performance at the Cure Addiction Now gala in Beverly Hills. The singer was accompanied by a backup guitarist and cellist. The inaugural fundraiser by CAN was an effort to raise money for innovative treatments for addiction and to eliminate the stigma and shame often experienced by people living with addiction.
February 24, 2025
Los Angeles Magazine – Nancy Davis’ Cure Addiction Now to Host First Fundraiser at Beverly Hills Hotel
Nancy Davis co-founded Cure Addiction Now (CAN) with her late son Jason, who struggled with opioid addiction and passed away from COVID-19 five years ago. The nonprofit organization provides grant funding to medical experts from prestigious institutions dedicated to researching scientific approaches for treating Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The first fundraiser by Ms. Davis took place on the fifth anniversary of her son’s death and featured performances by celebrities Rufus Wainwright, Siedah Garrett, Scout Willis, Luke K, Madison Love, and Colin Love. Funds raised will go to support the 10 doctors to whom CAN grants $75,000 each year.
February 19, 2025
Fox News - Nancy Davis Discusses Cure Addiction Now’s Work Toward a Vaccine to End Opioid Cravings
Cure Addiction Now co-founder Nancy Davis, who lost her son Jason to addiction, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss how she is working to make her son's legacy a life-saver for other Americans battling addiction.
February 6, 2025
Rufus Wainwright to Headline Cure Addiction Now’s Inaugural Fundraising Gala
The event takes place February 24 at the Beverly Hills Hotel
September 3, 2024
PR Newswire - Cure Addiction Now Forum Addresses Latest Advances in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Research
Join us on September 7th to learn about the latest advances in SUD recovery
September 3, 2024
Yahoo Finance - Cure Addiction Now Forum Addresses Latest Advances in Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) Research
Join us on September 7th to learn about the latest advances in SUD recovery
August 28, 2024
CAN Forum & Webinar
The Fall CAN Forum on September 7th, 2024
January 31, 2024
American Addiction Centers' Addiction Talk
American Addiction Centers Season 2024 Episode 1
September 18, 2023
The Neuroscience of Addiction: A Game-Changing Approach with Dr. Paul Kenny
The Addicted Mind Episode 251
July 24, 2023
Study: Can Weight Loss Drugs Also Address Substance Use Disorder?
Spectrum News NY1 Dr. Paul Kenny
June 6, 2023
How New Technologies Are Changing the Future of MS Treatments
Everyday Health | UVM: 14,095,360
June 2, 2023
Race to Erase MS Marks 30th Anniversary
KTTV-TV | 2,117,648
May 31, 2023
Good Day LA | Nancy Davis
Good Day LA | UVM: 2,117,648
May 31, 2023
Episode 300: Healthcare Disparities Among Minority Populations with Dr. Lilyana Amezcua
Real Talk MS Podcast | UVM: 7.8-12K
May 31, 2023
Raising Awareness for MS
WVIT-TV (NBC Conn) | 993,419
May 30, 2023
New Study Offers Hope For MS Warriors
WPIX-TV (Pix-11) | 1,200,024
May 30, 2023
World MS Day with Nancy Davis and Siedah Garrett
Spectrum | UVM: 823,133
May 26, 2023
Nancy Davis: Race to Erase MS
Extra TV | UVM: 1,500,000
May 25, 2023
How to Advocate for Your Health and Support Those with Chronic Illness with Nancy Davis, Founder of Race to Erase MS
Too Smart for This Podcast 114 | UVM: 3,500
May 21, 2023
Inspirational Women - Nancy Davis
Warm 106.9 | UVM: 11,824
May 18, 2023
Nancy Davis & Cure Addiction Now on Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil | UVM: 1,911,045
May 17, 2023
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Types, Symptoms, Causes And More
Forbes | UVM: 73,751,964
May 10, 2023
Metformin: The Future of MS Treatment?
Neuro Rehab Times
April 18, 2023
"I'm a Terrified Patient, I Know Exactly What I'm Talking About"
Neuro Rehab Times
April 17, 2023
Nancy Davis & Kim Douglas
Kym Douglas: Great American Family
March 29, 2023
Nancy Davis: Race to Erase MS
Extra TV | UVM: 1,500,000
November 22, 2023