Semaglutide Linked To Reduced Alcohol Use
A study published in The Lancet suggests semaglutide may reduce addictive urges in obese adults. The research involved 108 obese adults struggling with alcohol addiction over a 26-week period. Participants receiving a weekly dose of semaglutide saw heavy drinking days fall from 17 per month to five. The drug is thought to target reward circuits in the brain to dampen cravings, according to the report. One group was given a dummy pill for comparison. After 26 weeks of treatment, the number of heavy drinking days fell from 17 per month to 5. All participants also received cognitive behavioral therapy during the trial. Experts noted that the therapy could have influenced the drug's effects. The study lacked follow-up data to determine if participants reverted to previous drinking behaviors after treatment ended.
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“This new study in the Lancet looked at the effects of a weekly dose of semigluteid on 108 obese adults who were struggling with alcohol addiction.”
“This new study in the Lancet looked at the effects of a weekly dose of semagluteid on 108 obese adults who were struggling with alcohol addiction.”
“This new study in the Lancet looked at the effects of a weekly dose of semaglutide on 108 obese adults who were struggling with alcohol addiction.”
“After 26 weeks of the drug, the number of days on which people drank heavily fell from 17 a month to just five.”
“17 a month to just five. in a group given a dummy. when no longer taking the drug.”
“After 26 weeks of the drug, the number of days on which people drank heavily fell from 17 a month to just 5. in a group given a dummy drug.”
“a month to just 5. in a group given a dummy drug. nine days. Everyone involved in the study also received cognitive behavioral therapy.”
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