Tag: alcohol_use_disorder

GLP-1 Therapy Reduces Heavy Drinking in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and Obesity

12 May 2026 12:57 p.m. · Source: NIH RESEARCH MATTERS

People with alcohol use disorder and obesity showed reduced heavy drinking when treated with a GLP-1 drug combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, potentially offering a new treatment approach for both conditions.

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