doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.4789 l Clinical observation and some preliminary studies suggest the GLP-1 medication semaglutidebetter known by brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovycan reduce cravings and help individuals with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop drinking
Ochiai, M., Onishi, K., Yamada, T., Iida, T., & Matsuo, T
and one-on-one coaching and peer support groups to help improve outcomes via encouragement, accountability, and goal setting
Magnin-Robert et al., 2017)
To reduce nausea, eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day rather than three large meals
The two medications operate through different receptor pathways, which means their dose ranges, potencies, and clinical effects are not directly translatable