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Popular Weight-Loss and Diabetes Medications Show Promise for Curbing Smoking, Study Suggests

  • A study found that people using semaglutide-medications, such as Ozempic, for type 2 diabetes were less likely to seek medical treatment for tobacco use disorders.
  • The potential-link-between-semaglutide and decreased substance use, including smoking, may be due to its effects on the brain's reward system.
  • Further research is needed to understand the appropriate dosage and adverse effects of smoking cessation.