Can weight-loss drug Ozempic help reduce alcohol consumption?

Can weight-loss drug Ozempic help reduce alcohol consumption?

A new study published in the JAMA Psychiatry gives the strongest evidence that semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and the weight-loss drug Wegovy — could genuinely help individuals struggling with alcohol addiction drink less and crave alcohol less frequently. The study is the first-ever controlled trial examining the drug’s impact on alcohol consumption

The research published in JAMA Psychiatry provides the strongest evidence yet that semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and the weight-loss drug Wegovy—could genuinely help individuals struggling with alcohol addiction drink less and crave alcohol less frequently. Reuters