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  "id": 12737783,
  "title": "The evidence suggesting GLP-1s can curb drug and alcohol cravings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/the-evidence-suggesting-glp-1s-can-curb-drug-and-alcohol-cravings-12737783",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T22:30:29.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-evidence-suggesting-glp-1s-can-curb-drug-and-alcohol-cravings"
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  "summary": "A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs are not only helping millions with their diabetes and weight loss, but they're also proving effective at curbing people's desire for drugs and alcohol. William Brangham reports on the researchers who are testing whether these medications can help tackle the country's addiction crisis. It's part of our series, GLP-1s: Reshaping America.",
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        "title": "The evidence suggesting GLP-1s can curb drug and alcohol cravings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/the-evidence-suggesting-glp-1s-can-curb-drug-and-alcohol-cravings",
        "published": "2026-10-07T22:30:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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