Clinical trial indicates gabapentin is safe and effective for treating alcohol …
Both treatments aim to blunt the pleasure-seeking motivation that helps initiate alcohol dependence. But they are relatively ineffective against the anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and other protracted withdrawal symptoms that help maintain …
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The Truth About Hangover Cures: What Works
The salt will help replace lost electrolytes, and meat contains Vitamin B6, which reduces hangover symptoms. 3. Another drink helps. Although a hangover is very different from alcohol withdrawal, it might produce acute discontinuation syndrome, which a …
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Drug Rehab Findlay's New Helpline Provides Help for Drug and Alcohol Addicts
People can reach the helpline at (419) 605-4662 and speak directly with an addiction and recovery specialist who can provide them with reliable information regarding drug and alcohol treatment programs and facilities. Many people are hesitant to enter …
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NIH-funded study finds that gabapentin may treat alcohol dependence
The generic anticonvulsant medication gabapentin shows promise as an effective treatment for alcohol dependence, based on the results of a 150-patient clinical trial of the medication. Conducted by scientists supported by the National Institute on …
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Acupuncture for Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal – New Study
New research concludes that ear acupuncture helps reduce anxiety and other symptoms caused by drug and alcohol withdrawal. The new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing notes that the patients experienced increased …
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Clinical trial indicates gabapentin is safe and effective for treating alcohol …
Both treatments aim to blunt the pleasure-seeking motivation that helps initiate alcohol dependence. But they are relatively ineffective against the anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and other protracted withdrawal symptoms that help maintain …
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Clinical Trial Finds Gabapentin Effective for Treating Alcohol Dependence
In a new clinical trial, researchers wanted to test the effectiveness of this drug in treating people with alcohol dependence. In the small trial, … These therapies do not help with anxiety, depression, sleeplessness and other withdrawal symptoms …
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