Naltrexone is under development for the treatment of alcohol, opioid addiction and methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). It is a long acting implantable naltrexone implant, administered by the ...

disulfiram is effective at increasing consecutive days of abstinence from alcohol. Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist that has been shown to reduce craving for alcohol in a subset of ...

The idea of going sober for a limited time can be appealing — research shows even a temporary dry spell offers some health ...

Taking a 30-day break from drinking alcohol can provide several health benefits. Among the biggest benefits, your risk of cancer and heart disease may decrease. You may also experience improved ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The drug Naltrexone has increased in use over the past couple of years and serves to help people suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), health officials say. Doctor ...

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 ...

The U.S. surgeon general is kicking off this Dry January by warning about the link between alcohol and increased cancer risk. The announcement has left many people wondering about the healthiest ...

If you enjoy the occasional adult beverage, you're not alone. According to a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past year, and ...

That depends. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, a geriatrician and dementia expert, tells HuffPost that the way alcohol impacts the body will vary based on your age. If your 2024 goals include plans to drink ...

The offices of Leslie A. DeLisle PMHCNS-BC & Meghan Raby PMHNP-BC. Currently accepting new patients, booking within 3 weeks. We are aware how difficult it can be to find a provider who can get to ...

Dec. 30, 2024 — The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to 'pregame' -- consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according ...