What HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ gets right—and wrong—about treating alcohol use disorder

The hit drama accurately shows how often alcohol misuse lands patients in the ER. What it also captures is how rarely it ...
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GLP-1s Hold Promise as Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Illustration courtesy of Vivian Chang This 3-part series looks at the current evidence for the treatment of SUDs. Part 2 reviews the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and alcohol use disorder. Alcohol ...
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Ozempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder

For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don’t just curb their desire to eat; for some, they also lead them to drink ...