# Dr. Joseph Schacht - Can We Leverage GLP-1s for Substance Use Disorder?

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Podcast: [The Addiction Psychologist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addiction-psychologist-1254874)
Published: 2026-03-11T13:29:54+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/addiction-psychologist/episodes/Dr--Joseph-Schacht---Can-We-Leverage-GLP-1s-for-Substance-Use-Disorder-e3g9fe1
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## Resource

GLP-1s have rapidly increased in popularity, Due to their seemingly remarkable ability to facilitate weight loss. These findings have led to increased interest in understanding whether GLP-1s might be useful for changing other behaviors, such as as substance use. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Schacht discusses the science behind GLP-1 medications and their potential as treatments for substance use disorders, including recent research, mechanisms, and future directions. Dr. Joseph Schacht is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Learn more about his work here .

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