They also discovered that cigarette use declined among a subgroup of smokers in the study, lending weight to the hypothesis that the GLP-1 may reduce craving for alcohol and nicotine via a similar mechanism to its ability to reduce food cravings and help people achieve weight loss.

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by

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 less alcohol.

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry revealed that Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication commonly used for type 2 diabetes, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in adults with alcohol use disorder.