Are Incretin-Based Therapies Associated With Decreased Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder After Bariatric Surgery?

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading preventable cause of death in the United States, with estimates suggesting it results in over 178 000 deaths per year. 1 Risk factors include genetic vulnerability, childhood trauma, and psychiatric disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders.More recently, bariatric surgery has gained attention as an additional risk factor, with evidence linking certain procedures to heavy alcohol use.In a systematic review of 23 studies, bariatric surgery,