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Ozempic may help battle drug and alcohol addiction
Diet and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could also help people struggling with alcohol and opioid abuse, according to a new study.
Could Ozempic and similar drugs be used to treat substance use disorders?
Dr Fares Qeadan, the paper’s primary author, explains to Popular Science that opioids and alcohol were chosen for the study because “both … interact with reward pathways in the brain that GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) are known to influence, which aligns with the hypothesized mechanism of action for these medications.”
Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds
The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too.
The Case for Ozempic as a Addiction Treatment Keeps Getting Better
Research from earlier this week is the latest to suggest that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs can help treat people's addiction to both opioids and alcohol.
The surprising way Ozempic can get people to stop drinking alcohol, using drugs
Researchers from Loyola University Chicago are adding to the growing evidence suggesting that medications like Ozempic can treat substance abuse. Ozempic — which mimics the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone to make people feel full and eat less — treats diabetes and can spur weight loss.
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Help Fight Alcoholism and Opioid Addiction
A new study reveals that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), which include weight loss and diabetes meds Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound, may help users overcome alcoholism and opioid addiction.
Scientists Discover Amazing New Benefit of Ozempic: Reducing Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
New research shows that Ozempic and similar drugs reduce opioid overdoses by 40% and alcohol intoxication by 50% in people with substance use disorders. These medications, often prescribed for diabetes and weight issues,
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Weight-loss drugs could reduce risk of overdoses, new study says
A new study suggests that medications like Ozempic could help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people ...
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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study
A study suggests that weight loss medications like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in ...
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From Elon Musk to Rebel Wilson — 5 prominent personalities who have admitted to using Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs
Ozempic, a diabetes medication by Novo Nordisk, has gained popularity for its weight loss effects, sparking debate.
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Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?
What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can ...
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Ozempic Users Are Noticing A Surprising Side Effect Affecting Their Hair
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications for weight loss have been linked to hair loss on social media. Experts share who is ...
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