Addiction: Treatments
Disulfiram
12/13/04, HealthwiseDo not take disulfiram for at least 12 hours after drinking alcohol.
Acamprosate
03/25/05, HealthwiseAcamprosate 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.
Disulfiram
02/15/08, HealthwiseDisulfiram 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 discoura
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Naltrexone for alcohol or drug dependence
02/15/08, HealthwiseNaltrexone is an opioid antagonist that interferes with the part of the brain involved in producing the pleasure you get from drinking alcohol or taking other drugs.
Alcohol problems: How to stop drinking
02/15/08, HealthwiseYou 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 manag
Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence
02/15/08, HealthwiseExperts 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 alcohol
Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse
08/27/08, HealthwiseMethadone 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 sy
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