However, they also activated the central amygdala, an area involved in desire and reward
Semaglutides potential to reduce a persons drive for alcohol, tobacco and even opioids comes as no surprise to some addiction researchers, who have been studying earlier cousins of semaglutide for their role in reward-seeking
GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide, sold as Ozempic or Rybelsus) work by mimicking a gut hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, suppress appetite, and promote weight loss
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Keeping your blood sugar from rising too high greatly reduces the risk of complications from diabetes, such as vision loss and kidney damage
Ozempic isnt available as a generic form