Adults Taking GLP-1 Medications Have Reduced Risk Of Developing Opioid Overdose & Alcohol Intoxication

People with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar GLP-1 medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than people with OUD and AUD who do not take Ozempic or similar medications.

Ozempic is one of several glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) that are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other weight-related medical conditions. The medications interact with a region of the brain to reduce appetite and trigger satisfaction after . . .