Semaglutide shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors

Semaglutide shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors

A new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology suggests that semaglutide, a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce cocaine use, drug-seeking behavior, and relapse in preclinical models. The research found that semaglutide lowered both the motivation to consume cocaine and the amount taken by rats, while also dampening the brain’s response to cocaine. These findings indicate that semaglutide may be…