Episodes

  • Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Addiction? - A Turning Point or a False Dawn?

    Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Addiction? - A Turning Point or a False Dawn?
    Apr 7 2026
    Ben Synth examines whether GLP-1 diabetes drugs represent a breakthrough in addiction treatment or premature hope. We explore compelling veterans study data showing dramatic reductions in overdoses and substance use deaths, alongside expert insights from Stanford's Anna Lembke and Brown's Carolina Haass-Koffler. The episode discusses promising mechanisms, conflicting preclinical findings, and ongoing clinical trials.

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    29 mins
  • Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Addiction? - Turning Down the Volume on 'Drug Noise'

    Can GLP-1 Drugs Treat Addiction? - Turning Down the Volume on 'Drug Noise'
    Apr 7 2026
    Ben Synth explores how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are unexpectedly quieting addiction cravings—not just for food, but for alcohol, nicotine, and opioids. The episode digs into the neuroscience of reward circuits, the gut-brain axis, and why a diabetes medication might hold promise for treating substance use disorders by targeting shared craving architecture.

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    28 mins