The newest treatment for AUD, acamprosate (Campral) was developed in France. The FDA approved the drug for abstinence ...

Based on literature reviewed here, the primary role for clonidine and dexmedetomidine is as adjunctive treatment to benzodiazepines, the standard of care in alcohol withdrawal. The purpose of this ...

Alcohol withdrawal can be managed safely with the right approach. By recognising symptoms early, seeking medical help, and ...

Phenobarbital: A barbiturate used to treat seizures and manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Benzodiazepines: A class of medications commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland the Karolinska Institutet explored the ways that ...

Signs and symptoms of withdrawal generally peak at ... should seek professional medical care or a treatment center specializing in safe alcohol detoxification.

Is withdrawal dangerous? Both alcohol and benzodiazepine drugs are central nervous system depressants; abruptly stopping leads to nervous system excitation. In a small percentage of cases ...

Alcohol withdrawal occurs when one decreases the ... it experiences difficulty in adjusting to the lack thereof. Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms, alcohol consumption pattern, and ...

By Dr. Jaisingh Rajput  For individuals grappling with alcohol dependence, the path to sobriety is both a personal and ...

The use of any medication while alcohol is in the body requires extreme caution and ... High cost frequently leads to theft and/or dealing. Paranoia and withdrawal may create unpredictable or violent ...

The GLP-1 medications have been linked to decreased risks of heart disease, kidney disease and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as increased fertility and a reduction in alcohol cravings. However, Dr.

The earliest studies of clonidine in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal were limited by the use of concomitant medications. Bjorkqvist et al. evaluated the efficacy of a clonidine taper ...