Alcohol Use Disorder
4 articles on Alcohol Use Disorder, written by Shotlee and medically reviewed for clinical accuracy.
How GLP-1s Helped a Rhode Island Mom Get Sober After Alcoholism
A Rhode Island mother battled alcoholism for years, losing custody of her son, until GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro helped curb her cravings in a pilot program. Gina Roberts shares her journey to two years sober, her own apartment, and family reunion. Addiction specialist Dr. Steven Klein discusses the promising role of these medications alongside traditional supports.
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How GLP-1s Helped a Rhode Island Mom Get Sober After Alcoholism
A Rhode Island mother battled alcoholism for years, losing custody of her son—until GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy changed everything. In a pilot program at Open Doors transitional home, Gina Roberts stopped her cravings, got sober for two years, and rebuilt her life. Addiction specialists share why these weight-loss meds show promise for addiction recovery.
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Tirzepatide in Mounjaro Cuts Alcohol Intake Over 50%, Study Shows
The weight-loss drug Mounjaro's active ingredient, tirzepatide, is showing promise beyond metabolic health by slashing alcohol intake in animal models. A new study from the University of Gothenburg found it reduced voluntary consumption by over 50%, curbed binge drinking, and prevented relapse. This could signal a new avenue for treating alcohol use disorder through GLP-1/GIP receptor agonism.
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Study Finds Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake by More Than Half in Rodents
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that tirzepatide—the key ingredient in Mounjaro—slashes voluntary alcohol consumption by more than half in rodents while curbing relapse-like drinking. Published in eBioMedicine, this University of Gothenburg study highlights effects on the brain's reward system, including dopamine modulation in the lateral septum. These findings build on prior semaglutide research and suggest potential for alcohol use disorder therapies.
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