Weight-Loss Shots Cut Addiction Risk by 25%
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New Study: Weight-Loss Shots Could Cut Addiction Risks by Up to 25% - A groundbreaking study reveals that weight-loss shots like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro could significantly reduce the risk of addictions to various substances. The research, tracking over 600,000 US veterans with type 2 diabetes, showed a 14% overall reduction in addiction risk, with notable decreases in alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, and opioid addictions. For those already struggling with addictions, the shots were linked to fewer emergency room visits, hospital stays, deaths, overdoses, and suicide attempts. This study suggests a promising approach to preventing and managing substance struggles.
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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Weight-Loss Shots Cut Addiction Risk by 25%. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On March 5th, a big new study shows weight loss shots like olympic and mongerow could cut the risk of addictions to alcohol cigarettes, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids by up to 25%. These drugs mimic a hormone that helps you feel full, but they also tweak the brain's reward system to dial down cravings for substances. The research tracked over 600,000 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes for up to 3 years, comparing those on the shots to others on. Different diabetes meds. For veterans without past addictions, overall risk fell 14%. With alcohol down 18%, nicotine and cocaine 20%, each and opioids 25%, meaning 1-6 fewer cases per thousand people. Among those already hooked, the shots tied to 31% fewer emergency room trips, 26% less hospital stays, 50%. Lower deaths, 39% fewer overdoses, and 25% reduced suicide risks, with similar trends in women. This points to real potential for preventing and easing substance struggles.
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