New research suggests that it might.
In this video, Arpan Patel, MD, walks through what a recent randomized trial found about GLP-1 medications and alcohol use.
Take a look. It’s just over 4 minutes.
As Arpan described, the research on GLP-1s and alcohol use is still early.
A single trial isn’t the same as an approved treatment, and there’s a lot we don’t know yet (including what happens when a patient stops taking the medication).
Still, it’s a fast-moving area, and one worth understanding before a client brings it up.
And now I’d like to hear from you. Where in your practice have you had conversations with a client regarding GLP-1 medications? What were they interested in finding out?
Please leave a comment below. And thanks for watching.
Helen, Marriage/Family Therapy, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA says
Discussions about using GLP-1 to silence the inner voice cravings for sweets/pastries. After starting treatment immediate relief from the constant inner voice chatter and cravings for sweets.