New research published Monday has found evidence that semaglutide can prevent or treat peoples nicotine dependence.
More study will be needed to confirm this potential benefit, however.
This pattern held true when the researchers only looked at people with or without obesity as well.
Cigarette butts stuck on a garbage can with an ashtray.© Arne Dedert/picture alliance
As a result of the high relapse rates, alternative medications to help people stop smoking are needed.
The teams findings alone cannot prove that semaglutide and similar drugs can help treat tobacco addiction.
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