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May 2, 2026

GLP-1 Drug Semaglutide Reduces Heavy Drinking Days by 50% in Alcohol Use Disorder Trial

A clinical trial of 108 adults with obesity and alcohol use disorder found that once-weekly semaglutide injections reduced heavy drinking days in the past 30 days by an average of roughly 12 days, representing a 50% reduction compared to placebo.

May 2, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪The semaglutide alcohol use disorder trial included 108 adults
  • ▪The semaglutide alcohol use disorder study is published in The Lancet
  • ▪The semaglutide alcohol use disorder trial results could support regulatory approval for new treatment indications

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Addiction & recovery1Addiction and Harm Reduction1Clinical trials1Drug supplement interactions1Evidence based supplementation1GLP-1 medications1Lifestyle, Wellness and Nutrition1Mental health1Weight management1

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