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Association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder: multi-target trial emulation study.

BMJ open·July 21, 2026·PMID 42481079

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Alcohol use disorder is common and undertreated, and existing pharmacotherapies have limited uptake. These findings suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce severe alcohol-related events, offering a potential dual-benefit option for patients with comorbid metabolic conditions.

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