A new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology suggests that semaglutide, a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also help reduce cocaine use, drug-seeking behavior, ...

Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug Semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behaviour in rats. This work ...

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The drug semaglutide—licensed for diabetes under Ozempic and weight loss under Wegovy—could help to reduce cocaine addiction. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University ...

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Cocaine is a psychostimulant drug that increases euphoria, energy, sociability, and mental alertness, improves physical and intellectual performance, decreases sleep, and decreases appetite. So, it is ...

The length of time cocaine stays in a person’s system depends on the dosage, how often a person uses it, and other factors. Cocaine has a shorter half-life than other drugs, though. A shorter ...

Cocaine is a Schedule 2 controlled substance, but it’s not a narcotic. It’s a stimulant like caffeine or amphetamine. Cocaine is illegal for personal use in the United States. There are some accepted ...

The effects of cocaine vary depending on the intake method and dose. A single dose of cocaine can cause hypersensitivity, alertness, or paranoia. It may be fatal if people overdose or mix the drug ...