Popping a pill can help some alcoholics curb drinking

Friday, December 17, 2010 - 14:30 in Health & Medicine

A little-used medication can help treat alcoholism, an updated review of studies confirms. The medication naltrexone -- brand names are Depade and ReVia -- when combined with counseling or interventions like Alcoholics Anonymous, were found to help cut the risk of heavy drinking in patients who are dependent on alcohol.

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