Rethinking addiction in the age of Ozempic

TED Radio Hour by NPR

Jul 24, 202650:04Technology

GLP-1s 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. Guests include journali...

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