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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

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The Safety of GLP1 Agonists for Addiction

GLP1 agonists have been proven safe for most people. Experts are concerned that they could cause problems in people who are malnourished from opioid or methamphetamine use. There are also questions about whether a GLP1 agonist would be a lifelong addiction treatment. Even after more human trials, there's still a long way to go.

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