Potential of GLP-1 Obesity Drugs in Treating Addiction and Alcohol Use Disorders

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Research suggests that blockbuster obesity drugs like semaglutide may have potential in treating addiction by acting on brain pathways related to reward and craving, with ongoing clinical trials exploring their efficacy for alcohol, nicotine, and opioid dependence, potentially revolutionizing addiction medicine.
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