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CU Anschutz clinical trial finds GLP-1s help curb alcohol use disorder
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A clinical trial led by CU Anschutz found that semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduced heavy drinking and alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health: Drug Discovery, and 2 sources have reported it.
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The discovery that semaglutide controls alcohol cravings creates a new treatment path for drug developers in addiction. You can pivot to leverage this breakthrough and start exploring GLP-1 based therapies for addictive behaviours now.
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