A Daily GLP-1 Pill Could Curb Heavy Drinking
New clinical findings suggest oral semaglutide could reduce heavy drinking, prompting the VA to launch trials for alcohol use disorder treatment.
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New clinical findings suggest oral semaglutide could reduce heavy drinking, prompting the VA to launch trials for alcohol use disorder treatment.
GLP-1 drugs—originally for weight loss—are now being studied for addiction treatment, with early research pointing to potential breakthroughs.