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/ June 14, 2026
GLP-1 Therapy and Methamphetamine Recovery: What Early Research Suggests

An evidence-based look at what early research does, and does not, suggest about GLP-1 therapy such as semaglutide for methamphetamine use disorder.

/ June 13, 2026
GLP-1 Medications and Cocaine Addiction treatment: What We Know So Far.

An evidence-based look at what current research does, and does not, show about GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide for cocaine use disorder.

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...

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