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The Profit Potential in the Opioid Epidemic

A journal for pharmaceutical investors takes a look at the profit potential in treating opioid use disorders.

The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Sex Drive

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs reduce the appetite in more ways than one. We examine the impact of GLP-1 drugs on sex drive.

Testing GLP-1 Drugs for Substance Use Disorders

Limited human trials of GLP-1 drugs for substance use disorders indicate they might not work well for non-obese individuals.

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss By Making People Sick?

We examine anecdotal reports and scientific evidence concerning gastrointestinal discomfort as a result of taking GLP-1 drugs.

Why Isn’t Big Pharma Investing in GLP-1 Trials for Substance Use Disorders?

There’s a noticeable lack of pharmaceutical company trials of GLP-1 drugs as treatments for substance use disorders.

Does Ozempic Cause Weight Loss by Impacting the Brain or the Gut?

A study from The Netherlands examines the impacts of GLP-1 agonists on the central nervous system using fMRI.