Acamprosate (Campral): Medication for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment[This review focuses on acamprosate (Campral), which is another type of drug that may help alcoholics maintain abstinence by preventing relapse. This drug is not yet approved for use in the United States. In studies in...
In fact, alcohol abuse can increase the risk of stroke, liver disease, and cancer [2]. Another potential physical consequence of alcohol abuse is developing a physical dependence on alcohol. This means that when someone stops drinking, there are changes in their brain and body that leads to w...
Medications can also be prescribed to help treat general substance abuse and their withdrawal symptoms. For example, though there is currently no FDA-approved medication available for treating cocaine, doctors and researchers have found success in reducing cocaine cravings through the use of antidepressan...
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) MAT combines medications with behavioral therapy to treat alcohol abuse. Medications like naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram can help reduce cravings, obstruct the pleasurable effects of alcohol, and deter alcohol consumption. MAT is often used alongside counseling ...
The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Client Workbook, Third Edition:An evidence-based program that uses treatments including motivational enhancement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, skills training, medication, and 12-step facilitation. It provides a venue for clients to write down their thoughts and experiences...
The Importance of Seeking Help for Alcohol Abuse The first step toward recovery is getting help for alcohol abuse. Professional help can change, and even save, your life. Prolonged use of alcohol can have a severely negative impact on several areas of your life: ...
A medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues. The study presents converging evidence fro
1. Pharmacological treatments are effective as part of a treatment plan that includes substantial education, psychological therapy and social support. This paper reviews recent literature on animal models of and treatment for alcohol abuse under seven categories: agents to block craving or reduce alcohol...
Now there are a variety of evidence-based treatments, including psychotherapy and medication, to treat alcohol use disorders.The first task is recognizing the problem. The well-known phenomenon of denial, which is a common part of the illness, often turns the illness into a chronic one. ...
Adherence to treatment has been demonstrated to be an important factor for remission from alcohol dependence. The authors compared therapy and medication adherence for treatment of alcohol dependence in older adults with adherence in younger adults. All subjects were participants in a randomized, double...