Could GLP-1s cure addiction - and crime?

Could the same drug curbing your appetite also curb crime? GLP-1s like Ozempic aren't just reshaping waistlines. Research suggests they could blunt cravings for alcohol, drugs, and even impulsive violence. We visit a halfway house running a pilot treatment program and meet the researchers hoping GLP-1s could transform how America fights addiction and crime... Could the same drug curbing your appetite also curb crime? Sources: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use and violent crime among US adults; Daniel Semenza, George Thomas (2026) GLP-1 Addiction Treatment Pilot Program; Open Doors and the Center for Addiction Science, Policy and Research (ongoing) The potential role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in substance use disorders – a systematic review; K M Völker,, B L H Prechtl, N L Bormann, D S Choi (2026) Fighting Crime is an Indio Media Production for Arnold Ventures © 2026 Arnold Ventures. All rights reserved.