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Can Ozempic Cure Addiction?

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February 15, 2026

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Research shows that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have helped some people curb drug and alcohol use. Could they unlock a pathway to moderation? Dhruv Khullar, a staff writer and a practicing physician, discusses what these findings could mean for treating addiction.

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