Share on Pinterest New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help curb alcohol use. Image credit: Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images. Alcohol use disorder is a ...

A small study found that drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro change the way the body processes alcohol, making it less ...

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new USC research. The findings, ...

The short answer is yes. It’s typically OK to drink an alcoholic beverage when you’re taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic). There’s no evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and alcohol interact ...

Once-weekly subcutaneous injections of semaglutide (Ozempic, Novo Nordisk) reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD), findings from a small phase 2 ...

The medication semaglutide, which is currently used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be an effective medication for alcohol dependence. In a study from the University of ...

Individuals who take liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduce their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO ...

The glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide has made headlines as a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved treatment for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and obesity (Wegovy).

Semaglutide really does seem to help people who are addicted to alcohol reduce their intake, according to the first randomised clinical trial of the drug for this purpose. Sold under brand names ...

Substance abuse is potentially harmful to health. In particular, synthetically-produced drugs often have unpredictable emotional and physical side effects that constitute an extreme health hazard.