Researchers from Loyola University Chicago are adding to the growing evidence suggesting that medications like Ozempic can treat substance abuse. Ozempic — which mimics the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone to make people feel full and eat less — treats diabetes and can spur weight loss.

A new pill called Naltrexone, known as 'Ozempic for drinking,' helps reduce alcohol cravings by blocking the euphoric effects of alcohol. Approved since 1984 and shown to reduce alcohol consumption, it has significant potential for people struggling with addiction and related health risks.

Researchers looked at patients with a history of addiction, who were given Ozempic or similar glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists that are prescribed to treat diabetes, obes