According to the study, some of the veterans were given GLP-1s, while others were given different diabetes medications. It was observed that those who used GLP-1s among people with a history of drug use saw their addiction-related hospital visits decrease by 26%, and their emergency department visits specifically decrease by 31%. Their overdose cases dropped by 39%, and suicide attempts decreased by 25%. Overall, addiction-related deaths were reduced by half. Yes, half.
