Ozempic May Curb Alcohol Addiction, New Study Finds

Drugs like Ozempic may be better at treating alcoholism than leading meds, new study finds
Lähteenvuo notes that while more research is called for, drugs like Ozempic may offer hope to those burdened by addiction, “Our study suggests that besides obesity and diabetes, GLP-1-agonists may also help in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders; however, these findings need to be further validated in randomized controlled trials.”
Ozempic May Curb Alcohol Addiction, New Study Finds: Here's Why
New research finds that semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help to lower the risk of alcohol-related issues. More than 28 million adults in the U.S. struggle with alcohol, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, making this an important discovery.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
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GLP-1 drugs have been linked to numerous potential health benefits like treatment of existing conditions including heart disease, Parkinson’s, sleep apnea and addiction.
Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes.
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