The New Addiction Treatment We Found By Mistake

The video discusses the repurposing of drugs, focusing on semaglutide, originally for diabetes and weight management, now showing potential in treating addiction. Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, affecting insulin and appetite, and may reduce alcohol cravings. While animal studies show promise, human trials are limited. The video highlights the need for more research to confirm semaglutide's efficacy in addiction treatment, noting that repurposed drugs can be approved faster than new ones.

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