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Aug 2023
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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? ...

Scientific American
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Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic might help people tackle substance abuse as well as shed pounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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