Written by Steve Carleton | Updated on Aug 15, 2023
News 5 San Antonio:
More than 140,000 Americans die from alcohol-related deaths annually, significantly more than Fentanyl at 110,000.
While Ozempic is not a cure-all, there is still room for innovation in our fight against Alcohol Use Disorder. We know that people must continue taking Ozempic to get the benefit but anecdotal evidence and a study in rodents are proving positive in reducing use and cravings for alcohol.
See the link below to learn more.
Steve Carleton
Steve worked in the Department of Veterans Affairs for 10 years. He is a PTSD and substance use disorder expert with over 14 years of experience in and around addiction. Steve is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social work. He teaches cognitive behavioral therapies, Motivational Interviewing, assessment skills using DSM-5, amongst others.
Shannon Weir, RN 
