Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds
The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too.
Ozempic may help battle drug and alcohol addiction
Diet and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could also help people struggling with alcohol and opioid abuse, according to a new study.
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The Breakthrough Drug to Conquer Addiction: Ozempic?
Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating addiction.
The Case for Ozempic as a Addiction Treatment Keeps Getting Better
Research from earlier this week is the latest to suggest that semaglutide and other GLP-1 drugs can help treat people's addiction to both opioids and alcohol.
Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study Finds
In a huge new statistical analysis, researchers have found more evidence than ever that drugs like Ozempic can help curb alcohol and opioid addiction. Published in the journal Addiction, this new study saw researchers from Loyola University Chicago sift through more than 1.
Why We May Soon Use Ozempic to Treat Addiction
Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction
New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has more.
Ozempic Users Are Noticing A Surprising Side Effect Affecting Their Hair
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications for weight loss have been linked to hair loss on social media. Experts share who is ...
From Elon Musk to Amy Schumer: Celebs who've opened up about taking Ozempic for weight loss
Many celebrities open up about using Ozempic for its weight loss benefits. Here’s a look at their experiences with the ...
Ozempic Could Be Lifesaving for Thousands of Americans a Year, Study Finds
New research estimates that expanded access to Ozempic and similar drugs could lead to 42,000 deaths prevented annually.
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Love Is Blind’s Hannah Says Weight Loss Is ‘All Me’ After Quitting Ozempic: ‘It Made Me So Sick’
Love Is Blind star Hannah Jiles is clapping back at the accusation that controversial medication Ozempic is responsible for ...
Medicare-Covered Ozempic and Long-Term Care Would Be Very Pricey
It's no surprise that campaigning for office is largely a matter of buying votes with unrealistic promises of largesse to be ...
Ozempic’s Big Test
When will it bend the curve on obesity?
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study
A study suggests that weight loss medications like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in ...
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Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?
What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can ...
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Gynecologist Warns About Ozempic Side Effects on the Vagina
RELATED: Patient Shares Another Ozempic Side Effect: "You Never Know What Will Set It Off." GLP-1 agonists are a class of ...