<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Oxytocin explores treating alcoholism and obesity by reshaping brain responses to cravings.</li><li>Studies reveal oxytocin's potential to reduce alcohol intake and food pleasure-related brain activity.</li><li>Research suggests oxytocin works in the brain to curb alcohol dependence and overeating cravings.</li><li>Intranasal oxytocin reduces brain response to alcohol and high-calorie food, regulating addiction and overeating.</li><li>Oxytocin could be a new class of treatment for addiction and overeating, pending more research.</li></ul>

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