Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study

The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said.

The study examined about 228,000 people in Sweden who had alcohol use disorder and Type 2 diabetes.

The people who were taking drugs like semaglutide were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues.

Of the nearly 228,000 individuals, 58.5 percent experienced alcohol-related hospitalization. The...