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Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

  • Written by: Shalini Arunogiri, Addiction Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Monash University
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Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.

Semaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat...

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