Alcohol Treatment
Naltrexone vs Acamprosate (Campral): Medicines That Reduce Alcohol Cravings
How naltrexone and acamprosate reduce drinking and cravings, who each one suits, and how liver, kidney and opioid use shape the choice.
Addiction Medicine Blog
Plain answers about medication-assisted treatment, Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol and recovery from our providers.
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Alcohol Treatment
Antabuse (Disulfiram): How It Works and Who It Is Right For
How disulfiram makes drinking unpleasant, what the reaction feels like, hidden alcohol to avoid, and who benefits most from Antabuse.
Alcohol Treatment
Gabapentin and Topiramate for Alcohol Use Disorder: Off-Label Options
What the evidence shows for gabapentin and topiramate in reducing drinking, their side effects and risks, and when they are used.
Understanding Addiction
What Withdrawal Does to Your Heart and Blood Pressure
How alcohol, opioid and sedative withdrawal affect heart rate and blood pressure, who is at higher risk, and the warning signs that need emergency care.
Alcohol Treatment
Alcohol Withdrawal at Home: Warning Signs and When It Is Not Safe
The alcohol withdrawal timeline, why stopping suddenly can be dangerous, where withdrawal can be managed safely, and when to call 911.
Understanding Addiction
Liver and Kidney Labs in Recovery: What AST, ALT, GGT and eGFR Show
Which lab tests track liver, kidney and blood health in addiction treatment, what the results mean, and how quickly the body heals after stopping.
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