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Can Ozempic Help Treat Addiction? Dr. Gary Malone Explains GLP-1s for Substance Use

March 27, 2025 • American Addiction Centers

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Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are widely known for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss—but could they also help treat addiction? Dr. Gary Malone, Medical Director at Greenhouse Treatment Center and a top addiction psychiatrist, joins us to discuss the potential of GLP-1s for substance use disorders. Don’t miss this expert insight into a groundbreaking development in addiction treatment!

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