Phase 2 trial shows significant reduction in drinks per drinking day and weekly alcohol craving. (HealthDay News) — Low-dose semaglutide seems to reduce craving and certain drinking outcomes in ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, ...

A new study has revealed another benefit of the diabetes medication turned weight loss drug Ozempic. Health experts now say it could also help those with alcohol-use disorder. A study published this ...

Preclinical studies in animals have already shown that GLP-1 drugs can reduce reward-seeking behavior. Early clinical work in humans has begun to hint at similar effects. A randomized trial of ...

Among participants in the semaglutide treatment group, the likelihood of zero heavy drinking days increased significantly between weeks 1 through 4 and weeks 5 to 8. Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor ...

Prescription weight loss drugs have been lauded as the miracle drug for treating diabetes and obesity, but new research suggests that these drugs, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) ...

Use of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists semaglutide and liraglutide is linked to a lower risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD)–related hospitalizations compared with traditional AUD ...

Bloomberg: Rong Xu, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed recent research that links semaglutide—the key ingredient in diabetes shot Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy for obesity—to a ...

This post is in response to New Study Points to Using Ozempic to Treat Addiction By Suzette Glasner Ph.D. Indicator pen and Bottle representing alcohol Source: Generated with AI ∙ DALL-E image Creator ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on ...

Researchers report that tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, reduced alcohol consumption, binge drinking, and relapse-like behavior in animals. These findings highlight its potential as a ...