Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers report that semaglutide, better known as Ozempic or Wegovy, helped people with alcohol addiction reduce their craving and drink less.

It’s possible that GLP-1s may be useful for a range of substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder and nicotine use disorder, Varisco says. The medication may even be helpful in treating sex disorders and eating disorders, Dr. Sarhan says.

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A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

The new findings add to growing evidence that the medicines could help people with alcohol addiction. View on euronews