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Evidence from animal studies, nonhuman primate work, and limited early human data suggests that these medications may reduce alcohol consumption, drug cravings, relapse behaviors, and dopamine-driven reward responses
Introduction Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects 29.5 million individuals greater than 12 years old and is one of the top causes of avoidable deaths, causing approximately 178,000 deaths annually ( The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help individuals recognize potential alcohol-related issues ( GLP-1 receptor agonists, developed initially as diabetes medications, have gained popularity due to their ability to suppress appetite and reduce the speed of gastric emptying, resulting in weight loss ( This case report serves to augment the existing body of evidence supporting the favorable impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists, not only on diabetes and weight management but also on AUD
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