Ozempic is often used to treat type 2 diabetes, but it might also lower the risk of cannabis use disorder
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People prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy are less likely to develop a cannabis use disorder or relapse from the condition than those who take other diabetes or obesity medications, suggesting that the popular injections may treat cannabis addiction.
Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for semaglutide, a drug that reduces appetite and regulates blood sugar levels. It is now routinely prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, and some…