alcohol rehab

How does naltrexone work? The drug seems to curb cravings by blunting the euphoric and sedative effects of alcohol in the brain.

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A Medicine That Blunts The Buzz Of Alcohol Can Help Drinkers Cut Back

2:04pm February 27, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Naltrexone was approved to treat alcohol disorders more than 20 years ago. But many doctors still don't know that when combined with counseling it can help people resist the urge to drink too much.

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Public health officials want doctors to consider treating alcohol abuse with medications that have a track record of success.

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Medications Can Help People Stop Abusing Alcohol, But Many Don't Know That

4:23pm September 26, 2016

by Emma Yasinski

It is still rare for a person struggling with alcohol abuse to be prescribed naltrexone or acamprosate, two medications that have been proven to help. Efforts are underway to change that.

New York Yankees pitcher CC pictured here during a Sept. 9 game against the Baltimore Orioles in New York. Sabathia announced today he will enter alcohol rehab and miss the playoffs.

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Yankees Pitcher CC Sabathia Will Enter Alcohol Rehab And Miss Post-Season

4:57pm October 05, 2015

by Laura Wagner

A day before the New York Yankees face the Houston Astros in the American League wild card game, CC Sabathia announces that he is entering rehab to get the help "needed to treat my disease."