“Can medications help with alcohol addiction?”

Thank you for your questionI appreciate you reaching out. Whether youre navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, or just need a space to talk, Im here to support you. Lets take a moment to explore this together and see what might be helpful for you right now Treating alcohol addiction typically involves a combination of approaches that address the physical, psychological, and behavioral aspects of the disorder. Medications Used Benzodiazepines e.g., diazepam, anticonvulsants, thiamine, and fluids.

Here are the most common and evidence based treatment approaches that may be helpful

1. Medical Detoxification
Purpose Safely manage withdrawal symptoms under medical supervision.
Setting Inpatient or outpatient.
Medications Used Benzodiazepines e.g., diazepam, anticonvulsants, thiamine, and fluids.
2. Behavioral Therapies CBT, AA 12Step Therapy, Family or Couples Counseling
These address the psychological and behavioral aspects of alcohol use.
3. Holistic and Complementary Approaches Meditation, Mindfulness, Exercise, Art or Music Therapy

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Yes, medications like naltrexone or acamprosate can help. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry, we`re here to help you.

I have has the most success with Naltrexone and Marijuana

Yes. Consult with a board certified addiction doctor. There are meds that can be very effective

Yes, there is effective medications that are prescribed to help with alcohol cravings and withdrawals.

No medication does not help alcohol addiction

yes

Yes, Medicines are usually used together with talk therapy and support groups. The following medications may assist in the treatment of alcohol use disorder:
Acamprosate (Campral®): This medicine was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat alcohol dependence*. It helps rebalance chemicals in the brain that may be changed by drinking too much.
Disulfiram (Antabuse®): This medicine was approved by the FDA to treat alcohol dependence*. If you drink alcohol, this medicine causes unpleasant effects, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing (reddening of the face, neck, or chest), sweating, and chest pain. These effects can last for an hour or longer.
Naltrexone (Revia®, Vivitrol®): This medicine was approved by the FDA to treat alcohol dependence*. It works by decreasing the craving for alcohol.
Topiramate (Topamax®, Trokendi XR®, Qudexy XR®): This medicine was approved by the FDA to treat seizures and prevent migraine headaches. Some doctors also use it to treat alcohol use disorder. It helps rebalance chemicals in the brain and helps correct the electrical activity of brain cells.

There are several major steps that need to be taken once someone is addicted to alcohol but these are a few medicines that can help with the cravings of alcohol. But please see a doctor before any medicines are taken. Five common medications used to treat alcohol dependence are: naltrexone, disulfiram, acamprosate, topiramate, and gabapentin

Naltrexone (Trexan) and acamprosate (Campral) are recommended as FDA-approved options for treatment of alcohol dependence in conjunction with behavior therapy