GLP-1 Drugs Could Help Problem Gamblers Lose More Than Weight, Research Suggests

GLP-1 drugs were originally developed to manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Today, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are used to treat conditions ranging from obesity to liver and kidney disease—and mounting evidence suggests they may also help curb the urge to gamble. In May, Casino.org reported on research at Boston University that found GLP-1s influence the brain’s reward processes . Dr. Ivania Rizo, an assistant professor of medicine, said the medicines might help reduce cravings not only for food but also for alcohol, shopping, and gambling.