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The Science of Substance Abuse

Dirk Hanson

Articles and health studies about drugs, addiction and alcoholism, including the most recent scientific and medical findings.

Showing posts with label anti-craving drug. Show all posts

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Acamprosate For Alcohol: Why the Research Might Be Wrong

Calcium may be curbing the urge to drink. “Occasionally,” reads the opening sentence of a commentary published online last month in ...

Thursday, November 17, 2011

End of the Line for Prometa?

Controversial meth treatment program fails in major study. Prometa—the drug cocktail designed to combat addiction to cocaine and methamph...

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Why are Treatment Centers Afraid of Anti-Craving Medications?

Using What Works Why do so many drug treatment centers continue to shun science by ignoring medications that ease the burden of withdrawa...

Friday, March 14, 2008

Drug That Blocks Stress Receptor May Curb Alcohol Craving

Anxiety, drugs, and the brain’s “fear center.” A brain receptor for a neurotransmitter involved in stress and anxiety has become a primary ...

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