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Doctor finds new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol, drug addiction

(NewsNation) — GLP-1 medications have grown popular in recent years for weight loss, but one doctor has found another use: combating alcohol and drug addiction. Dr. Steven Klein, a physician ...

Compassion Behavioral Health Publishes New Resource Explaining Why Continuing Treatment After Detox Is Critical to Long-Term Recovery

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - August 10, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Compassion Behavioral Health has published a new educational ...
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VA Launches Nationwide Trial of GLP-1 Drug for Alcohol Use Disorder

Health officials launched a nationwide trial to find out whether a drug used to treat diabetes can help veterans with alcohol use disorder.

Can popular weight-loss and diabetes drug treat alcohol use disorder? VA to find out in new study

Six hundred veterans will participate in a new clinical trial to determine whether a popular prescription drug for diabetes ...