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GLP-1 receptor agonists are promising but unproven treatments for alcohol and substance use disorders
No dose adjustment is required for renal or hepatic impairment, though caution is advised in severe disease
Oral semaglutide has led to more severe GI upset in all populations during trials [7, 18]
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