Mice given GLP-1 drugs tend to avoid nicotine, suggesting these drugs might reduce the appeal of nicotine.

Diabetes drugs called GLP-1 agonists might help people overcome addictions by reducing how pleasurable substances like alcohol, nicotine, and opioids feel in the brain.

A type of diabetes drug might help reduce cravings and relapse in addiction by affecting brain signals tied to pleasure and reward — at least in animals.

Some diabetes drugs like Exenatide and Dulaglutide might help people cut down on drinking alcohol or smoking, based on several medical studies.

Diabetes drugs like Ozempic might help with addiction by calming brain reward signals when someone is high, easing withdrawal symptoms like stress, and reducing cravings when they see triggers.