Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions
From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addict.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addict.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Aug 24, 2026, 6:53 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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