The Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Prompting a Meaningful Improvement in Alcohol Use Disorder
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Published online on March 31, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
Emerging research suggests a potential role for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in alcohol use disorder (AUD), because GLP-1 receptors are present in the brain regions involved in dopamine signaling and the human reward system. We ...
Emerging research suggests a potential role for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in alcohol use disorder (AUD), because GLP-1 receptors are present in the brain regions involved in dopamine signaling and the human reward system. We ...