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VA to test popular diabetes, weight‑loss drug for alcohol use disorder

A new clinical trial will enroll 600 veterans at 18 VA hospitals to find out whether a widely prescribed diabetes and weight‑loss medication can treat alcohol use disorder.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 1:42 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Six hundred veterans will participate in a new clinical trial to determine whether a popular prescription drug for diabetes and weight loss can treat alcohol use disorder, or AUD.