Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Addiction? - A Turning Point or a False Dawn?

Ben Synth examines whether GLP-1 diabetes drugs represent a breakthrough in addiction treatment or premature hope. We explore compelling veterans study data showing dramatic reductions in overdoses and substance use deaths, alongside expert insights from Stanford's Anna Lembke and Brown's Carolina Haass-Koffler. The episode discusses promising mechanisms, conflicting preclinical findings, and ongoing clinical trials. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.