articleThe Brief The VA is recruiting 600 veterans at 18 medical centers nationwide to test whether GLP-1 drugs can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new clinical trial to test whether GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans. The study, known as the Cessation or Reduction of Alcohol Consumption in Veterans trial, will enroll more than 600 Veterans at 18 VA medical centers nationwide. Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction? Veterans who are interested in participating can contact their local VA medical center or visit ClinicalTrials.gov and search for the trial.