Yes, GLP-1 Medications Really Do Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Per A New Study
It’s possible that GLP-1s may be useful for a range of substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder and nicotine use disorder, Varisco says. The medication may even be helpful in treating sex disorders and eating disorders, Dr. Sarhan says.
Weight loss drug semaglutide may reduce alcohol cravings, heavy drinking and smoking, new study finds
Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol.
Ozempic’s Active Ingredient May Reduce Alcohol Cravings, Study Says
The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy was linked to reduced cravings for drinking alcohol among people with alcohol use disorder, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry,
Ozempic reduces alcohol cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder, study finds
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry revealed that Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication commonly used for type 2 diabetes, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder.
Ozempic cuts booze cravings in people with alcohol use disorder: study
Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months,
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New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?
“One model for how these drugs could be used in addiction medicine would be to have a person take these drugs, say, in the first you know, six months or a year of recovery to help knock down the ...
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FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients.
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Addiction, depression, cognition: How GLP-1s may benefit the brain
As the body of research expands on the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to address various health ...
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State officials to increase access to addiction medicine buprenorphine
The New York State health department is underscoring the importance of addiction medication in ending the opioid crisis.
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Dr. Ebenezer Quainoo is a Dedicated Internist with a Focus on Community Healthcare
Dr. Ebenezer Quainoo is a medical professional whose career has been defined by a dedicated approach to healthcare.
Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Officially Launch Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
The Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine — the first official program to bear the late actor's name outside of the nonprofit — has selected Dr. Sarah "SK Kler for its inaugural ...
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Matthew Perry Foundation Launches Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital
The Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have created an addiction medicine training fellowship in Matthew Perry’s name and selected its inaugural fellow ...