Drug May Aid in Alcohol Dependence, but Safety Concerns Linger
Varenicline (Chantix, Pfizer Inc), currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aid smoking cessation, shows a signal that it may also help in the treatment of alcohol dependence, new research suggests. However, concerns linking …
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Anti-smoking medication shows promise for treating alcohol dependence
A smoking-cessation medication may be a viable option for the treatment of alcohol dependence, according to a study by scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The study found that varenicline (marketed under the name Chantix), approved in 2006 …
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Addicts overwhelm Kentucky's drug treatment options
In a state plagued by one of the worst prescription drug abuse problems in the nation, where nearly 1,000 people a year die of overdoses, a Courier-Journal investigation has found that Kentucky's treatment options are woefully limited, especially for …
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Free Nicotine Replacement During Rehab Helps Patients Quit
AVENTURA, Florida — Providing patients in residential substance abuse rehabilitation programs access to free-of-charge nicotine replacement therapy enhances smoking reduction and cessation, new research shows. Dr. Stephanie Peglow. "Smoking cessation …
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