Not exact matches
«Drugs currently used
for AUDs (alcohol use disorders)--
acamprosate, naltrexone and disulfiram — have limited success — so this is a ground - breaking development with enormous potential,» said Professor Bartlett who is based at the Translational Research Institute.
An analysis of more than 120 studies that examined the effectiveness of medications to treat alcohol use disorders reports that
acamprosate and oral naltrexone show the strongest evidence
for decreasing alcohol consumption, according to a study in the May 14 issue of JAMA.
Review: in alcohol use disorders,
acamprosate is more effective
for inducing abstinence while naltrexone is more effective
for reducing heavy drinking and craving