ALCOHOLISM -- TreatmentCLINICAL trialsUNITED States. Food &Drug AdministrationReports on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval received by Lipha Pharmaceutical for its drug acamprosate for the treatment of alcohol-dependent individuals seeking to remain alcohol-free after cessation of drinking....
A team of chemists from HSE University and the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry used molecular modeling to find out that two medications that have been known for a long time can be used tofight SARS-CoV-2. These are disulfiram, which is used to treat alcoholism, and neratinib, an e...
A recent study byNational Institutes of Healthresearchers and their colleagues suggests that a medication used to treat heart issues and high blood pressure may also be useful in treating alcohol use disorder. The study presents convergent evidence from mice and rat trials, as well as a human coh...
Even some psychiatric medications, like some sleep aids and medications to treat alcoholism and anxiety, can contribute to the development of depression. Other mental health conditions: Many mental health conditions or developmental disabilities are associated with depression, as well. Individuals with ...
Even some psychiatric medications, like some sleep aids and medications to treat alcoholism and anxiety, can contribute to the development of depression. Other mental health conditions: Many mental health conditions or developmental disabilities are associated with depression, as well. Individuals with ...
Various medications and behavioral therapy have been used to treat alcohol dependence. The neuronal targets of alcohol include many neurotransmitter systems and the molecules participating in or regulating the systems, including GABA, glutamate, DA, opioids, and serotonin (for a review see Johnson, 200...
Using genetic testing to help our patient overcome his alcoholism Is alcoholism inherited? Can a tiny gene help treat it? How your gut and your brain work together to affect your mental health Learn how to take advantage of the feedback loop between your brain and your gut. Combining medic...
medications to treat alcoholism is huge, at present, alcoholism treatment largely comprises behavioral or “talk” therapies such as psychotherapy, coun- seling, and support groups. Two medications are approved to treat alcoholism—naltrexone (brand name ReVia ® , Dupont Pharma, Wilmington, DE)...
or confusion. Do not take Disulfiram if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you begin to have signs of an allergic reaction, then seek immediate medical attention. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medication, as it may lead to adverse side effects. Talk to your doct...
blood alcohol levels (BALs) that are higher than normal for a given alcohol dose. For example, people taking med- ications that can inhibit ADH activity— such as aspirin and certain medications used to treat ulcers and heartburn (i.e., H 2 receptor antagonists, such as cime- tidine [...