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GLP-1 Drugs Expanding Beyond Weight Loss

Timeframe: 2-5 years for mainstream adoption of expanded use cases

What's Changing

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are showing effects beyond weight loss, potentially treating addiction, alcoholism, and other craving-based behaviors.

Driving Forces

Successful weight loss outcomes creating broader experimentation

Early reports of reduced alcohol and substance cravings

Growing understanding of GLP-1 receptors in brain reward systems

Massive market demand driving research investment

Winners

  • Pharmaceutical companies with GLP-1 drug portfolios
  • Healthcare providers specializing in addiction treatment
  • Companies creating complementary behavioral health tools
  • Insurance companies if addiction treatment costs decrease

Losers

  • Traditional weight loss industry
  • Food companies dependent on processed/craving-driven consumption
  • Potentially alcohol and tobacco industries
  • Traditional addiction treatment centers

How to Position Yourself

1

Build complementary tools and services around GLP-1 usage

2

Create content and education around proper usage

3

Develop behavioral tracking apps for GLP-1 users

4

Focus on the expanding use cases beyond weight loss

Early Signals to Watch

Clinical trials for addiction treatment applicationsInsurance coverage expansion beyond diabetes/obesityCelebrity and influencer adoption for non-weight reasonsFDA approvals for new indications

Example Implementation

“Create behavioral tracking app specifically for GLP-1 users to monitor not just weight but also alcohol consumption, food cravings, and other addictive behaviors.”

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