Heart of the Matter · 2025-09-23 · 33 min
Can GLP-1 medications like Ozempic help treat addiction? Elizabeth Vargas talks with Pat Aussem, Vice President of Consumer Clinical Content Development at Partnership to End Addiction, about the ongoing clinical trials and the science behind how these drugs work on the brain's reward system. From promising early results to concerns about long-term effects and accessibility, Elizabeth and Pat examine both the potentials and the unknowns surrounding what could be a game-changing approach to substance use disorders. Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode : Can GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic Help in Addiction Treatment? Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery Resource Center Editor’s Note : The views and opinions expressed on “Heart of the Matter” are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list . We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves.
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