Epilepsy Drug Gabapentin Shows Promise In Treating Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol-dependent patients who took gabapentin, an anticonvulsant medication, were more likely to stop drinking or at least abstain from heavy drinking than those taking a placebo, the study found. What's more, participants receiving gabapentin also …
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Gabapentin Gets A Boost In Treating Alcoholism
The familiarity of general practice doctors with gabapentin might play a role in its acceptance for community treatment of alcoholism. “It's the 13th most-prescribed drug in the country,” says Mason, alluding to its approved indications as well as off …
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Govt withdraws funding for peak alcohol, drug treatment body
ELEANOR HALL: The Federal Government has withdrawn funding for the national peak body representing the alcohol and drug treatment sector, forcing the immediate closure of the 50-year-old organisation. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia …
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