Weight-loss jabs ‘slash alcohol cravings and curb heavy drinking’

Researchers said the study backs up anecdotal evidence from patients and doctors that semaglutide can lead to a sudden loss of longing for alcoholic drinks

Semaglutide needle injection pen. New research suggests the drug can curb alcohol cravings. Picture: Alamy/PA

Weight-loss injections slash alcohol cravings and can curb heavy drinking, new research suggests.

The first clinical trial of its kind found the weekly jab semaglutide, also known as brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, cuts the amount people drink in one day by about 40% and dramatically reduced the desire for alcohol.