Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry enrolled ...

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA. Bose, Priyom. (2025, February 13). Low-dose semaglutide reduces alcohol consumption and cravings ...

Studies show promising results for semaglutide as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug, was initially used for type 2 diabetes treatment and weight loss.

In a paper released in Addiction, scientists reported that people with a history of alcohol use disorder who were prescribed these medications were 50% less likely to binge drink. The results were ...

Details have been shared on how the popular weight-loss drug could actually help people with other health issues.

Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and similar GLP-1 drugs are far more effective at helping people lose weight than diet and exercise alone. But some scientists have also ...

A clinical trial for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, found that it improved blood sugar control in people with ...

Could taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs help curb alcohol use? Well, researchers say they already are. Taking semaglutide and liraglutide — a lesser-known active ingredient — medications ...