Alcoholism

Alcohol & Depression: Occasional Drinking May Lower Risk, Frequent Drinking Increases It (2024 Study)

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TLDR: Occasional drinking may help reduce the risk of major depression, but frequent drinking worsens it. Highlights: Occasional alcohol consumption is linked to a lower risk of major depression. Frequent alcohol intake increases the risk of major depression. The risk increase from frequent drinking persists even when different types of alcohol are considered. The impact …

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Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol Drinking in Mice: Potential Addiction Treatment

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The FDA-approved diabetes drug semaglutide reduces alcohol drinking in mice and rats, suggesting it could be repurposed as an effective medication for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Key findings include: Semaglutide dose-dependently decreased binge-like drinking in both male and female mice. In rats, semaglutide reduced binge-like and dependence-induced alcohol drinking. Semaglutide also decreased consumption of caloric …

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