Animal studies have demonstrated that GLP-1 RAs reduce the self-administration of alcohol, opioid, nicotine, and cocaine that effects are believed to be mediated through interactions with the mesolimbic dopamine system
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The biggest factor is the reduction GLP-1 coverage, Arkoosh said
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