The Gold Standard in Alcoholism Treatment  - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

VIDEO – NALTREXONE COMMERCIAL –

Jan. 23, 2025 – Volpicelli said he thinks Naltrexone is the gold standard for medications to treat AUD, having been around for 30 years and proven to be safe and effective. Markers in patients who would be a good candidate for Naltrexone include an individual who find that they have a hard time controlling how much they drink.

 He said a study done with college students who have a family history of alcohol problems found that after 3 drinks, the craving for alcohol increased. He said those involved had increased energy, unlike the students who did not have a family history, who felt tired and were not interested in having more.

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