Weight-loss jabs are reducing people's desire to drink alcohol
People taking weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are finding they drink much less alcohol, with some experiencing reduced cravings. Early research suggests these drugs affect the brain's reward response, lessening the desire for substances like alcohol. While some find this a welcome bonus, others, like student Faye Goodwin, say it has negatively impacted their social life.
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