Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock April 23, 2024 Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances? Shalini Arunogiri, Monash University; Leigh Walker, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Roberta Anversa, The University of Melbourne The animal studies are promising but early research in humans show mixed results. Here’s what we know so far.