GLP-1s Can Curb Drug and Alcohol Cravings

A growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 drugs may do more than help millions manage diabetes and lose weight. Dr. Steven Klein at Caron Treatment Centers are finding that these medications may also reduce people’s cravings for drugs and alcohol, raising the possibility that they could play a role in addressing the nation’s addiction crisis. William Brangham reports on the scientists and treatment providers exploring whether these medications could offer a new tool in the fight against addiction. 

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