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GLP-1s could help curb substance use disorders, from alcohol to opioids, study suggest (www.nbcnews.com)
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[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's too early to have much data, but there is some evidence that GLP-1 blockers are exacerbating eating disorders like anorexia:

https://shmabstracts.org/abstract/glp-1-induced-anorexia-what-to-do-when-the-medicine-works-too-well/

Which makes sense - the drugs make you feel like you don't need to eat, so you don't eat. If you were already not eating enough, it amplifies that.