GLP-1 Agonists May Reduce Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalizations
Some glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists, prescribed for treatment of diabetes or obesity, may outperform traditional medications in reducing alcohol use disorder (AUD)–related hospitalizations, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Authors
- Samantha Anderer
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2024.25503
- Primary Topic
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00