Addiction: Medications

  • Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse

    09/13/06, Healthwise

    Methadone works on parts of the brain and spinal cord to block the "high" caused by using opiates (such as heroin). It also helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms caused by opiate use. The action of methadone is similar to other

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  • Acamprosate

    03/25/05, Healthwise

    Acamprosate may impair judgement, thinking, or motor skills. Do not operate hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until you are reasonably certain that acamprosate does not affect your ability to engage in such activities.

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  • Disulfiram

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    Disulfiram changes the way your body breaks down (metabolizes) alcohol. If you drink alcohol while you are taking disulfiram, you will experience uncomfortable symptoms, including severe nausea, vomiting, and headache. These symptoms discou

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  • Naltrexone for alcohol abuse and dependence

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that interferes with the part of the brain involved in producing the pleasure you get from drinking alcohol or other drugs.

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  • Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    Experts are still studying how this medicine works. It appears to reduce cravings for alcohol by helping balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. It also might reduce anxiety, mood swings, and sleep problems caused by alc

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  • Buprenorphine and naloxone

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause death from overdose, especially if it is injected with a tranquilizer. Use buprenorphine and naloxone exactly as directed by your doctor.

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