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AddictionJune 13, 2026

Semaglutide Reduced Cocaine-vs-Food Choice in Rats

TL;DR: A 2026 rat study in Neuropsychopharmacology reported that repeated semaglutide treatment reduced cocaine-vs-food choice in male and female rats, supporting further clinical testing for cocaine use disorder rather than proving human benefit. Key Findings…

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AnxietyApril 30, 2026

Semaglutide Linked to 42% Fewer Psychiatric Hospital Episodes

Semaglutide Linked to 42% Fewer Psychiatric Hospital Episodes TL;DR: In Swedish registry data covering nearly 100,000 people with depression or anxiety, psychiatric hospital visits and sickness absence were 42% lower during semaglutide treatment periods — with…

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Semaglutide Reduced Cocaine-vs-Food Choice in Rats

Semaglutide Linked to 42% Fewer Psychiatric Hospital Episodes

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