GLP-1 use tied to reductions in substance use and harmful outcomes (IMAGE)

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GLP-1 use tied to reductions in substance use and harmful outcomes

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A study by WashU Medicine researchers finds GLP-1 use is associated with seven fewer new cases of substance use disorder and 12 fewer harmful events related to substance use among every 1,000 people taking a GLP-1 for diabetes, compared to those taking a non-GLP-1 medication.

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Sara Moser / WashU Medicine

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