Study finds obesity drugs like Wegovy reduce alcohol consumption in half of social drinkers.

A recent study in the journal JAMA Network Open found that about half of social drinkers taking obesity medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro reported a decrease in alcohol consumption. The study surveyed nearly 14,000 Weight Watchers members. Researchers suggest that these medications may impact the brain's reward system, reducing the desire for alcohol and potentially aiding in addiction treatment.

December 02, 2024
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