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TED Radio Hour · July 24, 2026 · 50m

Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic

GLP-1 medications, originally for diabetes and weight loss, could be a breakthrough in addiction treatment. But is medicine alone enough to treat such a complicated disease? This hour, TED speakers explore modern science and old wisdom on addiction, with guests including journalist and physician Dr. Dhruv Khullar, author and behavioral coach Eric Zimmer, and journalist Nayeema Raza.

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Novel

GLP-1s as a breakthrough in addiction treatment
GLP-1 medications could be a breakthrough in addiction treatment.

Highlights

Is medicine alone enough?
Treating addiction likely requires more than just medication.
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