{
  "id": 3097102,
  "title": "Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/unexpected-glp-1-side-effect-studies-show-the-meds-may-help-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:53:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6045719-glp-1-drugs-unexpected-side-effect-addiction-help/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "From unexpected babies to \"Ozempic teeth,\" the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be useful in treating addiction.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}