A GROWING number of users report that Ozempic and Wegovy have reduced their addictive tendencies.
Some researchers reason that Ozempic may help curb addiction by making behaviours like drinking alcohol or smoking less rewarding.
In particular, Ozempic may reduce pleasure-seeking activities due to the way they interact with dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked with pleasure and reward.
The three theories surrounding Ozempic's reported effects on addiction tendencies, include a change of taste and smell senses, which make certain foods and drinks less appealing, a change in the reward triggers in the brain that occurs when exposed to a habit or substance, and an increased avoidance of certain chemicals, such as those found in alcohol and cigarettes.
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