Pangs in the Balance

Ozempic was originally introduced as a drug to help lower blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes. By now you know that patients also lowered their weight, and thus Ozempic is in high demand. But what if Ozempic cuts your appetite for substances other than food? Scientific American: Could New Weight-Loss Drugs like Ozempic Treat Addiction? “An increasing number of people who use these injections to help control their food cravings say other cravings disappear as well—including ones for nicotine, alcohol, gambling, skin picking and other compulsive behaviors.”