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Medications Used to Treat Alcoholism

By Buddy T — 2020

Currently, there are only three medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. None of these medications are prescribed to people who are still drinking alcohol.

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