WEBINAR
GLP-1s to Reduce Alcohol Use: A New Path with Workit Flex
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 3 at 1PM ET | 10AM PT
Join us as we explore how GLP-1 medications—once used mainly for diabetes and weight loss—are an emerging tool to help reduce alcohol use, and how Workit Flex is bringing them into recovery care.
featured speakers
Workit Health's Expert Team
Eileen Barrett, MD, MPH
Senior Medical Director + VP of Quality
Eileen is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician, and clinical expert in addiction care with training from Georgetown, UNC Chapel Hill, and OHSU, and a fellowship in Medical Justice through Morehouse and the AMA. She is President of the American Medical Women’s Association, Chair Emerita of the ACP Board of Regents, and a published author in JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, and The New York Times.
Marlene Lira, MPH
Senior Director of Research
Marlene leads studies focused on telehealth and substance use treatment, with over 45 peer-reviewed publications. She holds an MPH from Harvard, is pursuing a doctorate at Johns Hopkins, and serves in several leadership roles, including President-Elect & Policy Committee Chair of the New Mexico Society of Addiction Medicine, board member of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, and board member for the Center for Addiction Science, Policy, and Research
Max Backer, MA (Host)
Senior Community Manager
Max leads community engagement initiatives to support individuals in recovery through digital connection and peer support. They bring a human-centered, trauma-informed lens to their work and are passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces for healing.
What to expect
This webinar is a 40-minute presentation in plain, engaging language (don't worry, you won't need a medical degree), followed by a 20-minute live Q&A session.
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What's known so far about GLP-1s and alcohol
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GLP-1s vs. naltrexone vs. acamprosate
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GLP-1s' effects on alcohol cravings
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Side effects of GLP-1s
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GLP-1s and insurance coverage for AUD
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And more!