Bringing addiction treatment 'inside the house of medicine' In addition to food addiction, GLP-1s show promise for opioid, alcohol and nicotine addiction Early studies suggest that GLP-1s may be effective in treating opioid, alcohol and nicotine addiction
GLP-1 Weight Management Support at ACAC We designed a 3-month program specifically for individuals who are currently taking or considering obesity management medications (GLP-1s, GIPs, etc)
It supports gut health and metabolic function beyond just appetite suppression
5), and by inference, neurotoxic damage.53 Forgione and colleagues had previously hypothesized that GPX1 deficiency directly induces an increase in vascular oxidative stress, with attendant endothelial dysfunction.54 Glutathione peroxidases, particularly GPx1 have also been implicated in the development and prevention of many common and complex diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease (Fig
Where DPC tends to be enough: You want faster access to a doctor when something feels off You need help starting or adjusting medication You want regular check-ins without worrying about copays You are trying to figure out whether therapy is needed Where it usually falls short: You already know you need weekly therapy You are dealing with trauma, grief, or long-term counseling needs You need specialist psychiatry You want structured mental health treatment beyond primary care If you are looking at options right now, it helps to look at how those pieces fit together before making a switch
Then in 2025, Wegovy became the second medication approved for this condition