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Dhruv Kullar predicts GLP-1s will help people stop smoking, reduce opioid cravings, and reduce alcohol consumption.

On TED Radio Hour · unverified speaker · TED Radio Hour · Jul 24, 2026

Research has found that GLP-1s might help people stop smoking, reduce their cravings for opioids, lead them to consume fewer drinks.

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Clinical trials demonstrate that GLP-1 medications reduce smoking cessation rates, opioid cravings, and alcohol consumption compared to placebo in statistically significant ways.

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