Semaglutide, alcoholism

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing alcohol cravings
Semaglutide, known as Ozempic, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption, offering new addiction treatment possibilities.
Ozempic, Wegovy may help curb alcohol cravings
Semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests.
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 may reduce alcohol cravings, new study finds
A breakthrough study reveals that semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking episodes in adults.
Can Ozempic help curb alcohol cravings?
A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry found that semaglutide (sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) can help curb alcohol cravings. But the limitations of the study, such as the small sample size,
Ozempic can curb alcohol cravings, study finds
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Ozempic dials down alcohol cravings for people wanting to cut back
In 2022, when the surge in popularity of the GLP-1 class of weight loss and diabetes drugs really began, stories of surprise benefits besides shedding pounds soon surfaced. One of those – that the medication changed drinking and smoking habits overnight – understandably piqued the interest
Low-dose semaglutide reduces alcohol consumption and cravings in early trial
Research reveals semaglutide's effectiveness in decreasing alcohol consumption and cravings, highlighting its potential for treating alcohol use disorder.
Weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol cravings, study finds
Weight loss drugs continue to make headlines.  A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California looked at a positive side
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, supporting earlier research suggesting Novo Nordisk’s popular diabetes and weight loss drug could treat alcoholism.
Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings and Consumption
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used for diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce alcohol consumption.
Ozempic 'Significantly' Lowered 'Alcohol Craving' in First Clinical Trial, with Those Taking the Drug Drinking 40% Less
A new study (the first clinical trial of its kind) has shown that the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide — known by the brand name ...
Ozempic helped people drink less alcohol in a major study — unlocking a whole new playground for drug developers
A small but significant new study showed low doses of Ozempic helped people to drink less. Scientists are starting to ...