Researchers probe if Ozempic treats a 'whole range of addictive' behaviors.

Anyone who watches a lot of MSNBC and CNN has been inundated with pharmaceutical ads, including pitches for semaglutide — which is known for treating Type 2 diabetes and is also used as an anti-obesity medication. Cable news largely appeals to older Baby Boomer and Gen-X viewers, who pharma companies reason are more likely to become semaglutide customers.
Semaglutide is sold under brand names that include Rybelsus, Wegovy and Ozempic (whose jingle is based on the 1975 Pilot hit "Magic").
According to Atlantic science/medical writer Sarah Zhang, semaglutide has uses beyond treating diabetes and obesity — including discouraging addictive behaviors in general.
‘Like a switch had flipped’: Researchers probe if Ozempic treats a 'whole range of addictive' behaviors.