CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Medications like Ozempic are drawing new attention from researchers, exploring whether they could help people struggling with addiction.
However, medical experts caution the idea is still in its early stages and far from a proven treatment.
“There are early studies and anecdotal reports suggesting that GLP-1 medications may act on the reward system of the brain and, in turn, reduce cravings for substances such as opioids and alcohol,” said Angie Vogt, a nurse practitioner and medical director at Groups Recover Together…