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Obesity & Addiction Cross Paths: Parallels Between Neurobiology of Obesity and Addiction
Anukrati Shukla, MD, FACP, DipABOM
Internist and obesity medicine physician in Seattle, WA
Learning Objectives
- Identify and compare neurobiological pathways that are shared in the pathophysiology of obesity and addiction
- Apply understanding of shared pathophysiology to the mechanism of action of Glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP1 RAs)
- Develop knowledge of the current state of evidence for/against the use of GLP1RAs in Alcohol Use Disorder, Nicotine Use Disorder, and Opioid Use disorder
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Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
| Name | Individual's role in activity | Nature of relationship(s) / Name of inelegible company(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Elisa Gumm, DO | Activity Director | Nothing to disclose - 06/10/2024 |
| Anukrati Shukla, MD, FACP, DipABOM | Presenter | Nothing to disclose - 07/21/2025 |