Semaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabetes. Recently, there has been growing interest in another possible use: to treat addiction. Anecdotal reports from patients taking semaglutide for weight loss suggest it also may reduce their desire to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or take other drugs
Explained: Can Ozempic and other diabetic drugs help with addictions?
