With the promise that GLP-1 drugs, approved for diabetes and weight loss, can also treat ailments such as cancer and heart disease, the government is now exploring if they can reduce alcohol abuse among U.S. military veterans.
Can a GLP-1 treat alcohol disorder? Veterans Affairs starts a study to find out.The trial follows earlier signs that GLP-1s can reduce symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction similarly to how they reduce “food noise” for people struggling with obesity.www.washingtonpost.com