Ozempic helped people drink less alcohol in a major study — unlocking a whole new playground for drug developers

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Ozempic helped people drink less alcohol in a major study — unlocking a whole new playground for drug developers

Anatolii Frolov/Getty ImagesFor the first time, a randomized controlled trial showed Ozempic curbs alcohol cravings.Researchers say this opens the door to researching microdosed Ozempic for alcohol dependence.Scientists are racing to identify the brain pathway involved to unlock new addiction treatments.A major new study on weight-loss drugs poses a new idea for addiction treatment: small doses of Ozempic could help people cut down on drinking a…

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The world-famous weight-loss drug Ozempic not only helps with weight loss, but also against alcohol addiction, according to research from the University of Southern California. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist and also the active substance in Ozempic, was initially a drug for people with type 2 diabetes, but it has also become popular as a weight-loss drug. […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .