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Semaglutide: A New Treatment Option for Alcohol Use Disorder?

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by Medscape | August 10, 2026
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“This study suggests oral semaglutide may help reduce heavy and harmful drinking, even in people who are not trying to quit alcohol entirely,” lead study author Joseph Schacht, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora.

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