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2. Alcohol detoxification - Wikipedia

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   Alcohol detoxification (also known as detox) is the abrupt cessation of alcohol intake in individuals that have alcohol use disorder. This process is often coupled with substitution of drugs that have effects similar to the effects of alcohol in order to lessen the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal .

3. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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   This study rated alcohol the most harmful drug overall, and the only drug more harmful to others than to the users themselves. [4] Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a set of symptoms that can occur following a reduction in or cessation of alcohol use after a period of excessive use. [1]

4. Detoxification - Wikipedia

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   Serious alcohol addiction results in a downregulation of GABA neurotransmitter receptors. Precipitous withdrawal from long-term alcohol addiction without medical management can cause severe health problems and can be fatal. Alcohol detox is not a treatment for alcoholism. After detoxification, other treatments must be undertaken to deal with ...

5. Treatment and management of addiction - Wikipedia

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   Benzodiazepines have the largest and the best evidence base in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and are considered the gold standard of alcohol detoxification. [27] Pharmacological treatments for alcohol addiction include drugs like naltrexone (opioid antagonist), disulfiram, acamprosate, and topiramate.

6. Ozempic 'Significantly' Lowered 'Alcohol Craving' in First ...

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   The study found a "significantly reduced weekly alcohol craving" — and also showed promise in helping curb a desire for cigarettes. With 48 participants over nine weeks, researchers acknowledge ...

7. Drug rehabilitation - Wikipedia

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   In addition, medically assisted drug detoxification or alcohol detoxification alone is ineffective as a treatment for addiction. [3] The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recommends detoxification followed by both medication (where applicable) and behavioral therapy, followed by relapse prevention.