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GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Alcohol Addiction | Charlotte News
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs might be doing something unexpected—helping people cut back on alcohol, even if it wasn’t the goal. Massive studies of over 200,000 Swedes and 600,000 veterans show reduced hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder and lower risk of any substance use disorder. Unlike traditional addiction treatments that target one habit, these drugs may hit cravings broadly in the brain—a potential game-changer with no current medication offering this. Researchers are still investigating, but early signs suggest a powerful new tool could be on the horizon for addiction…
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