Why GLP-1 Alone Is Not Enough for Addiction Recovery
Why GLP-1 Alone Is Not Enough for Addiction Recovery Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Is a GLP-1 medication alone sufficient for lasting addiction recovery? While GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide effectively...
How GLP-1 Drugs Affect Dopamine and Reward Pathways
How GLP-1 Drugs Affect Dopamine and Reward Pathways Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment How do GLP-1 receptor agonists suppress substance cravings in the brain? Research reveals that these medications reach deep...
The Future of GLP-1 Medications in Addiction Medicine
The Future of GLP-1 Medications in Addiction Medicine Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment What is the future of GLP-1 medications in addiction medicine? While drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are currently...
GLP-1 and Nicotine Addiction: Can Semaglutide Help You Quit?
GLP-1 and Nicotine Addiction: Can Semaglutide Help You Quit? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Can GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide help you quit smoking? While traditionally prescribed for type 2 diabetes...
Can GLP-1 Medications Help Reduce Opioid Cravings?
Can GLP-1 Medications Help Reduce Opioid Cravings? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Can GLP-1 medications help reduce opioid cravings? Recent clinical studies and real-world population data indicate that GLP-1 receptor agonists,...
Managing Nausea and GLP-1 Side Effects in Recovery
Managing Nausea and GLP-1 Side Effects in Recovery Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment How do you manage nausea during GLP-1 addiction treatment? While GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide effectively reduce cravings,...
GLP-1 Agonists and Stimulant Addiction: What We Know
GLP-1 Agonists and Stimulant Addiction: What We Know Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Can GLP-1 medications help treat stimulant addiction? Emerging clinical evidence and real-world database analyses indicate that GLP-1 receptor...
Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder: What Research Shows
Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder: What Research Shows Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Can semaglutide treat alcohol use disorder? Emerging clinical research indicates that semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, significantly reduces...
Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for Substance Cravings
Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide for Substance Cravings Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel, MD, Senior Medical Officer at Carrara Treatment Which medication is more effective for reducing substance cravings, tirzepatide or semaglutide? Both suppress cravings by modulating the brain’s dopamine-driven...
