For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don’t just curb their desire to eat; for some, they also lead them to drink less alcohol.

Semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder, a new study suggests.

Semaglutide, known as Ozempic, may reduce alcohol cravings and consumption, offering new addiction treatment possibilities.

A breakthrough study reveals that semaglutide, found in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking episodes in adults.