The Evidence on Ozempic to Treat Addiction
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, originally developed for diabetes, are showing unexpected potential in reducing addictive behaviors by modulating the brain’s reward system, though concerns remain about emotional blunting and access disparities.
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