Besheer researching Ozempic’s potential to treat alcohol, opioid addiction February 21, 2025 By Jennie Vaughn BCAS Associate Director Dr. Joyce Besheer is researching the potential of Ozempic, a popular diabetes and weight loss medication, to treat alcohol and opioid addiction. Her work was cited in the news media: Filed Under: Categories: News More from Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies McElligott featured in WRAL interview about THC drinks Dr. Zoe McElligott and ‘Avengers’ research team make xylazine discovery Coleman wins ASPET Early Career Award