Tag: Addiction treatment
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Wegovy and Ozempic Could Help Alcohol Dependence: Early Findings
Background Wegovy and Ozempic are brand names for semaglutide, a GLP‑1 receptor agonist. While they are primarily used for obesity management and type 2 diabetes, researchers are beginning to explore whether these drugs might influence alcohol use disorders as well. In a small US study, investigators observed that some participants reduced their alcohol consumption while…
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Semaglutide Could Aid Alcohol Dependence: Wegovy & Ozempic
New clues on semaglutide and alcohol dependence In recent years, semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, has drawn attention beyond weight loss and diabetes management. A small American study provides the first clinical hints that this GLP-1 receptor agonist could help people with alcohol use disorder by reducing the amount they drink during…