Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and alcohol. But research showing the benefits is limited.

Scientists are testing whether GLP-1 drugs can help to cut cravings for cigarettes, alcohol and opioids — as well as food.

THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound appear to reduce alcohol cravings, but doctors have been at a loss to explain why – until now. Glucagon-like ...

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, ...

New research supports what some people taking the blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide – better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy – have experienced: that it eases alcohol cravings and ...

A special wearable patch reduces drug and alcohol cravings, according to new research. The device can help people with substance use disorders manage stress and lower their risk of relapse, say ...

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just ...

Working in the addiction arena directly and indirectly for over 25 years at different capacities has been both rewarding and challenging. My experience began with the exposure to addiction at its core ...

The medications have grown popular for weight loss, but one doctor has found another use: combating alcohol and drug addiction.