New research finds that semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may help to lower the risk of alcohol-related issues. More than 28 million adults in the U.S. struggle with alcohol, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, making this an important discovery.

Lähteenvuo notes that while more research is called for, drugs like Ozempic may offer hope to those burdened by addiction, “Our study suggests that besides obesity and diabetes, GLP-1-agonists may also help in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders; however, these findings need to be further validated in randomized controlled trials.”

The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000