2013 at 6:27 AM • Poor impulse control contributes to one's inability to control the consumption of rewarding substances, like food, alcohol, and other drugs. This can lead to the development of addiction. FDA-approved medications for alcoholism, like naltrexone (Revia)...
Medications may reduce alcohol cravingsRichard A. Knox, Globe Staff
In contrast, naltrexone, an anticraving agent, reduces relapse rates and cravings and increases abstinence rates. Acamprosate also reduces relapse rates and increases abstinence rates. Serotonergic and anticonvulsant agents promise to play more of a role in the treatment of alcohol dependence. Although ...
Several medications can help reduce cravings for alcohol and support sobriety when used in conjunction with other therapies and medical supervision. Some of the most common medications to stop drinking are: Naltrexone:It helps reduce cravings over time by blocking the rewarding effects of alcohol, thu...
Relapse is common and normal among those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, but can be highly dangerous and quickly lead to a fatal overdose. Some medications may be used as part of ongoing maintenance for weeks, months, and even years to help you avoid cravings and stay sober long...
It helps in reducing cravings and maintaining abstinence post-detox. Baclofen: Baclofen is often used during detox for its muscle relaxant properties. It can help alleviate symptoms like muscle spasms and tightness, which are particularly common in alcohol withdrawal. Buprenorphine: Buprenorphine is an...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several drugs to treat addiction to alcohol, tobacco and opioids. These medications ease withdrawal symptoms and cravings and reduce the chances of an overdose. Medication-assisted treatment is not a replacement for behavioral therapy. The ...
She said the drugs are “treatment tools” that may help to reduce cravings or relapse risk in people struggling with alcohol abuse. “Given the serious potential health and psychological consequences of excess drinking, any intervention that can help to reduce harms is worth consideration,” she ...
Rutgers researchers think they have identified a biological process for drug and alcohol addiction, and believe existing insomnia treatments could be used to reduce or eliminate cravings. A review inBiological Psychiatryexplains how ongoing work at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute and elsewhere demonstra...
"This is my 30th year of sustained recovery from alcohol and drugs," he said. "The stigma associated with addiction and the lack of science-based practices has not changed much since I entered treatment in 1989. I hope this committee's report, along with new technology tools, will be the...