A new Rutgers study links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to a weaker connection between impulsivity, drinking and violence — though researchers say it's far from proof.
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A new Rutgers study links GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to a weaker connection between impulsivity, drinking and violence — though researchers say it's far from proof.
A Rutgers University study found GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy were linked to a weaker connection between impulsivity, alcohol use and violent behavior, but researchers stress the observational findings don't prove cause and effect.
GLP-1 agonists are demonstrating effects that go far beyond the control of diabetes and obesity. New research in the United States suggests that these treatments, popularly known for their ability to favor weight loss and treat diabetes, could also lessen the relationship between impulsivity, alcohol consumption and violent behaviors. Although more studies and a greater volume of scientific evidence are still needed, the findings open up a new l…

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