Can Ozempic and Wegovy help treat addiction issues?

1 year later, two moms who lost children in Uvalde shooting open up. May 24, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY May 24, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination tonight with the help of Elon Musk. Plus, two mothers open up about the heartbreak of the past year on the anniversary of the mass shooting in Uvalde, doctors research the possible use of Ozempic and Wegovy to treat addiction, and a psychologist shares 5 things teens should never do on social media. The Latest   [Gov. Ron DeSantis will launch his presidential bid tonight on Twitter with Elon Musk.]( Florida Gov. [Ron DeSantis will announce he is running for president]( tonight during a discussion with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, three sources familiar with the plans told NBC News yesterday. Musk and DeSantis will [host an event on the site's audio platform, Twitter Spaces](, and DeSantis' campaign will release a launch video. The chat, which marks a departure from the usual press conference or video release announcing a campaign, will be moderated by David Sacks, a tech entrepreneur who is a friend of Musk and a DeSantis supporter. DeSantis' anticipated run for the 2024 Republican nomination makes him the latest addition to a field currently led by former President Donald Trump. It comes just two days after South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his bid for the Republican nomination. [Here's the latest](. [💗One year later, 2 moms who lost children in the Uvalde shooting open up about life after tragedy.]( After losing their young daughters in the [mass shooting in Uvalde](, Jessica Hernandez and Gloria Cazares share what their lives have been like as the community in Texas [marks one year today]( since 19 children and two teachers were killed. “You’re tired, but when we come home it’s so quiet that you’re just in your thoughts,” Cazares told TODAY.com. Hernandez and her family have moved three times since the shooting. “I know some families talk to their (late) loved ones – I can’t do that,” she says. “I start crying. I do go and decorate and I do say ‘I love you’ but I can’t talk to her like I used to." [Read their moving story here](. [Can Ozempic and Wegovy be used to treat addiction issues like alcohol and gambling? Doctors are researching.]( While stories of dramatic weight loss from taking the diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are all over social media, some users are also saying that [the medications have wiped out their cravings]( for alcohol, smoking, shopping, gambling and other addictive behaviors. “Something in your mind is saying I'm just going to bypass. You have no interest in alcohol,” Wegovy user Jamel Corona said on TODAY. Neuroscientist Dr. Gregg Stanwood said although the research is in its early stages, there is [a growing sense that drugs like Ozempic are affecting dopamine](, the feel-good chemical released by the brain. A recent study showed the active compound in Ozempic reduced alcohol consumption in rodents, but experts caution that we still need clinical trials with humans to draw any conclusions. [5 things teens should never do on social media, according to a psychologist.]( With the U.S. surgeon general issuing a report that [social media]( is driving a mental health crisis among teens, it raises the question of what kids need to steer clear of when using popular apps. A psychologist shared [5 habits parents should help their kids avoid]( in order to lessen the negative effects. Posting screenshots of private conversations or embarrassing photos of someone else can escalate into cyberbullying, while keeping profiles public doesn't allow teens to filter out who is following them like a private profile does. [See all the tips here](. Live Better TODAY   Achieve your life goals with easy tips. Almost half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which is a direct risk factor for heart attack, stroke and other serious complications. In addition to medication, diet plays a crucial role in managing it. We have [17 foods that will help you lower your blood pressure](, as well as foods you should avoid in order to keep your sodium intake low. Avocados, beets, coffee, almonds and apples are just some of the foods that can help you avoid high blood pressure. [See them all here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Celebrate the start of grilling season with this [brown sugar and soy glazed pork with elote salad]( from barbecue guru Matt Abdoo. A marinade featuring garlic powder, pepper, and rice wine vinegar complements the pork, while the grilled Mexican street corn pairs with a homemade dressing for a perfect side. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Giddyup, school's out for summer! A father and son brought some horsepower to the mundane elementary school pickup line to celebrate the last day of school in style. Oklahoma dad Mike Moorman and his son, Cale, 8, [rode off into the midday sun on horseback to mark the last day of classes]( at Rose Union Elementary School in Edmond. Cale's horse was even draped with his car rider pickup tag, a security protocol required for all students being picked up. The scene had Cale's classmates buzzing and continued a family tradition, as Mike told us he used to do the same thing on the last day of school growing up. “People got to pet the horses,” Mike said. “I was as happy as the kids.” [See more photos and a video of the scene here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Shane Lou Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](