PMID: 23882053
In the absence of head-to-head comparisons, indirect evidence across heterogeneous trial populations with placebo or inferior active comparators provides limited guidance for clinical decision-making
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Current clinical consensus reflects the following: Research findings are preliminary and insufficient to guide treatment decisions No regulatory approval exists for using GLP-1s in addiction treatment Early signals do not outweigh the lack of long-term outcome data Instead, clinicians continue to recommend established, evidence-based approaches, including: Behavioral therapies tailored to substance use disorders Medication-assisted treatment when medically indicated Comprehensive psychosocial support and relapse-prevention planning Comprehensive assessment remains a cornerstone of safe and effective care
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We dont have that track record in teens or really even adults yet. Better scientific understanding is only part of the equation, though