A new study published in the journal Addiction suggests that popular weight-loss and anti-diabetes drugs, such as Ozempic and Saxenda, may significantly reduce the rates of opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication among individuals with substance use disorders. The research analyzed health records from over 1.3 million people and found a 40% reduction in overdose rates for those with opioid use disorder and a 50% reduction in alcohol intoxication for those with alcohol use disorder. Experts emphasize the need for further controlled trials to validate these findings and explore the mechanisms behind the drugs' effects on addiction. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)