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Abilify may help alcohol dependence

October 03, 2008

A medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may help people who are dependent on alcohol, new research suggests. In a recent study, different doses of the drug Abilify significantly increased the sedative effects and--to a lesser degree--reduced the euphoric effects of alcohol in study participants. Scientists say this finding suggests that Abilify has the potential to reduce drinking if doctors can find the right dose for an individual patient. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Can Alcohol Help Me Sleep?

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...that this practice might be counterproductive. The effects of alcohol on sleep are variable... Read more »

How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...dementia cognitive problems result from (1) the toxic effects of alcohol on the liver and the... Read more »

Drowning Your Sorrows: the link between alcohol and depression

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...alcohol follows a change in mood or precedes it the effects are similar. Alcohol interferes with... Read more »

Alcohol Consumption and Heart Disease Prevention: How Much is Enough?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...Additionally, if you have a strong family history of alcoholism, I would caution you that using... Read more »

Irritation from Alcohol?

By Pete , Health Expert

I am, for all intents and purposes, a teetotaler. We had a celebration at my church (I'm a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Alcohol use

...alcohol, and hard liquor is about 45% alcohol. See also: Alcohol and diet Alcoholism Alcohol withdrawal state Alternative Names ... Read more »

Alcoholic neuropathy

...(those that regulate internal body functions) may be involved. Prolonged heavy use of alcohol, or alcoholism that is present for 10 years or more indicates high risk for alcoholic neuropathy. Read more »

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is an illness marked by drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health,mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities.... Read more »

Alcohol and diet

Liquor; Diet - alcohol Side Effects Alcohol is an addictive substance. It is a leading cause of traffic accidents in the United States because it... Read more »

Delirium tremens

...several months. Delirium tremens also commonly affects those with a history of habitual alcohol use or alcoholism that has existed for more than 10 years. Symptoms occur because of the toxic... Read more »

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Medications

Rozerem Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...RAMELTEON - ORAL Pronounced: (rah-MEL-tee-on) Side Effects Dizziness, tiredness, or daytime... Read more »

Evista Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...benefits of using raloxifene with your doctor. Side Effects Hot flashes, sweating, or leg cramps... Read more »

Starlix Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...NATEGLINIDE - ORAL Pronounced: (nah-TEGG-lin-ide) Side Effects Weight gain may occur. If this... Read more »

Thorazine Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...CONCENTRATE - ORALPronounced: (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)Side Effects Constipation, drowsiness,... Read more »

Caverject ICav Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to treat male sexual function problems (erectile dysfunction). It works by... Read more »

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Alcohol Dependence Delays Childbearing

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with alcohol dependence (AD) may end up having fertility problems. A new study from Washington University School of... Read summary »

The Genetics of Alcohol Abuse

November 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- DNA plays a role in the amount of alcohol you drink, researchers say. Among alcohol-dependent (AD) individuals, DNA variations... Read summary »

Help for Alcoholics

May 05, 2008

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- For most of us, a drink of alcohol is a way to relax or socialize. But for some, drinking can be... Read summary »

The Ups and Downs of Alcohol

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The negative health effects and social impacts of alcohol abuse are well know, but moderate alcohol intake can be beneficial.... Read summary »

Treating Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The effects of fetal alcohol exposure may be more profound than researchers hoped. Results of a new study reveal the prenatal... Read summary »

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