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Science · 2023

Last updated 2026-05-28

Researchers are testing GLP-1 drugs, often used for weight loss, to see if they can reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol. The trials aim to evaluate the effectiveness of these medications in this new area.

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JournalScience, 2023
Citations8
Relative citation ratio0.98
NIH percentile50
Molecules —
Conditions studied Obesity, Alcohol Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder

Abstract

Clinical trials will gauge whether GLP-1 analogs curb drug and alcohol cravings.

Verbatim abstract via PubMed 37651529 ↗