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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Medications

Medications

In the U.S., three drugs are specifically approved to treat alcohol dependence:

Naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol)
Acamprosate (Campral)
Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Naltrexone and acamprosate are categorized as anticraving drugs. Disulfiram is an aversion drug. Other types of medications, such as antidepressants, may also be used to treat patients with alcoholism.

Anticraving Medications

Anticraving drugs are opioid antagonists. These drugs reduce the intoxicating effects of alcohol and the urge to dri...

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