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Can Any Drugs Other Than Benzodiazepines Be Taken For Alcohol Withdrwal?

the previous article about alcoholism vitamins etc ... what date is this ... is the medical advice/guidlines current? also with alcohol withdrawal are there any drugs other than benzodiazepines that can be used to stop/stem , please clarify, brain cell damage also any other effects not mentioned please inform/advise, thank you
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

Treatment steps for alcoholism may include:

Detoxification and withdrawal.
Learning skills and establishing a treatment plan
Psychological counseling
Oral medications (like disulfiram, Naltrexone (Revia), Acamprosate (Campral) etc)
Injected medication (like Vivitrol, a version of the drug naltrexone)
Continuing support
Treatment for psychological problems
Medical treatment for other conditions
Spiritual practice

Science has yet to develop a magic pill to cure alcoholism. Please avoid incomplete readings and fall pray. Knowledge is belief. But if you don't have required knowledge, you believe in your doctor who has the knowledge.

Wish you good future.
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Can Any Drugs Other Than Benzodiazepines Be Taken For Alcohol Withdrwal?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns Treatment steps for alcoholism may include: Detoxification and withdrawal. Learning skills and establishing a treatment plan Psychological counseling Oral medications (like disulfiram, Naltrexone (Revia), Acamprosate (Campral) etc) Injected medication (like Vivitrol, a version of the drug naltrexone) Continuing support Treatment for psychological problems Medical treatment for other conditions Spiritual practice Science has yet to develop a magic pill to cure alcoholism. Please avoid incomplete readings and fall pray. Knowledge is belief. But if you don t have required knowledge, you believe in your doctor who has the knowledge. Wish you good future.