The first clinical trial of its kind has found that semaglutide, distributed under the brand name Wegovy, cut the amount of alcohol people drank by about 40% and dramatically reduced people’s desire to drink

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https://today.usc.edu/popular-weight-loss-diabetes-drug-shows-promise-in-reducing-cravings-for-alcohol/

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I've been pretty skeptical and concerned about these drugs since they came out, especially as I've observed their rampant use. However, I've maintained that I would very much prefer it to be a miracle drug. I want it to be every great thing they say it is.

If it's really this good at helping treat alcoholism that's a major win.