Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and ...

Scripps Research found that the FDA-approved drug apremilast may reduce both alcohol consumption and pain sensitivity, offering a promising dual therapy for alcohol use disorder. Scientists at Scripps ...

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings and support recovery—especially when combined with therapy and used to treat coexisting conditions.

Low-dose semaglutide seems to reduce craving and certain drinking outcomes in alcohol use disorder.

Clinical neuroscientist Joe Schacht offered an overview of the research on weight-loss drugs for alcoholism, other potential treatments and the overall risks of drinking.

A new clinical trial showed promising results in curbing alcohol cravings in individuals with moderate alcohol-use disorder. How the meds work in the brain.