Addiction: Treatments

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Acamprosate
Drug
03/25/05, Healthwise
Acamprosate may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills. Do not operate hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until you are reasonably certain that acamprosate does not affect your ability to engage in such activities.
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Disulfiram
Drug
12/13/04, Healthwise
Do not take disulfiram for at least 12 hours after drinking alcohol.
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Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence
Article
10/02/07, Healthwise
Experts are still studying how this medicine works. It appears to reduce cravings for alcohol by helping balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It also might reduce anxiety, mood swings, and sleep problems caused by alc
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Disulfiram
Article
10/02/07, Healthwise
Disulfiram changes the way your body breaks down (metabolizes) alcohol. If you drink alcohol while you are taking disulfiram, you will experience uncomfortable symptoms, including severe nausea, vomiting, and headache. These symptoms discou
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Naltrexone for alcohol abuse and dependence
Article
10/02/07, Healthwise
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that interferes with the part of the brain involved in producing the pleasure you get from drinking alcohol or other drugs.
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How to stop drinking alcohol
Article
10/02/07, Healthwise
You can take steps today to stop drinking. Your first step might be to see your doctor, contact a support group, or set a date in the near future to stop. While some people can stop drinking on their own, others need medical help to ma
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Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse
Article
09/13/06, Healthwise
Methadone works on parts of the brain and spinal cord to block the "high" caused by using opiates (such as heroin). It also helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms caused by opiate use. The action of methadone is similar to other
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Treatments that Work
Article
01/01/07, Psychology Today
Proven methods to stop addiction now.
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Relapsing: The Vicious Cycle
Article
01/01/98, Psychology Today
Viewing alcoholism as a disease may contribute to relapse.
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IV Drug Abuse: Inside the Clinic
Article
05/01/93, Psychology Today
An exclusive look inside one of the country's best IV drug treatment units
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