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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The study will enroll more than 600 veterans and compare weekly semaglutide injections with placebo over 24 weeks, researchers said.
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Bringing a more personalized approach to alcohol treatment: Q&A
For people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD), the traditional therapeutic goal has long been total abstinence. It's a time-tested approach that, for many people, continues to be the best solution.
·Douglas, United Kingdom
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
·Arlington, United States
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Drugs developed for the treatment of diabetes, such as Ozempic, have become a popular tool in the fight against obesity—millions of Americans now use GLP-1 medications to lose weight. However, recent research suggests that one of these substances may have another potential use.
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