GLP-1s are Changing Addiction Treatment w/ Dr. Steven Klein

Send us Fan MailIf your GLP-1 has quieted more than food noise, this episode will help you understand why. Ana sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, addiction medicine physician at Caron Treatment Centers, PhD in human genetics, person in long-term recovery, and long-term GLP-1 user, to unpack how GLP-1 medications may reduce cravings beyond food.In this episode, you'll learn:Why food noise and addiction cravings can come from the same brain circuitryHow GLP-1s may reduce alcohol, opioid, and other compulsive urgesWhether these medications blunt pleasure or simply reduce obsessionWhy low-dose treatment may still help with cravingsWhat habits, support, and recovery tools still matter on or off medicationHow genetics, epigenetics, and chronic stress may influence addiction riskWhere someone can start if they need help for addictionAbout our Guest Dr. Steven Klein:Dr. Steven Klein is a physician-scientist specializing in addiction medicine with expertise in pediatrics, medical genetics, and the neurobiology of substance use. At Caron, he plays a leading role in advancing biologically informed therapies for recovery, including the integration of GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduce cravings and support long-term outcomes. Dr. Klein earned both his MD and PhD in Human Genetics through UCLA’s Medical Scientist Training Program and completed residency and postdoctoral research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is board-certified in pediatrics and addiction medicine and board-eligible in medical genetics.You can connect with Dr. Klein and Caron here. Episode Sponsors:Timeline / Mitopure: Mitopure® | #1 Doctor Recommended Urolithin AHarvest Snaps:  Harvest Snaps by Calbee America  and enter SNAPS15 at checkout for 15% off your order, now through June 30.Barimelts: Go to Barimelts.com and use code GLP1HUB for 25% off your order📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.