Weight loss drugs may also help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip, Archivo) Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

It has been theorized that Ozempic could potentially help with substance abuse disorders due to the way it works in the brain. Now the first clinical study on the potential link suggests that the drug ...

Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in a small trial involving people with moderate alcohol use disorder ...

Cannabis use is linked to lower alcohol cravings and reduced drinking, but researchers warn that it’s too early to recommend ...

At first glance, sugar cravings and alcohol use seem disconnected. But growing scientific evidence suggests a real, ...

A medication that’s made headlines for its weight loss effects might hold another life-changing secret. New research suggests that semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular medications Ozempic and ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California looked at a positive side effect of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy – a reduction in alcohol consumption. Their work found ...

Semaglutide could help people drink less alcohol. Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less alcohol. A ...

Scientists have known for years that alcohol and sugar can damage the liver and influence your choices in ways that feel ...

Some doctors are prescribing weight-loss drugs such as Zepbound and Ozempic to help reduce cravings for illicit drugs and ...

Cannabis may temporarily curb alcohol use, with THC reducing cravings and delaying drinking, supporting the rising ...