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Neuronal activation mapping using cFos immunostaining in the area postrema (AP), nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), and lateral parabrachial nucleus (LPBN) provided mechanistic insight
In addition, animal, observational, and genetic studies suggest benefits of GLP-1RAs in people with alcohol use disorder, although randomized trials have produced mixed results, with ongoing trials assessing their effectiveness in those with substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental illnesses

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Patients that maintained treatment response for 2 weeks at the end of the open label treatment period were eligible to be randomized to ongoing treatment with the same dose of VYVANSE (N=78) or switched to placebo (N=79) during the double-blind phase
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