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Original Articles

Pharmacotherapeutic Treatment of Alcohol Dependence: An Overview

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Pages 75-95 | Published online: 12 Oct 2008
 

ABSTRACT

Pharmacotherapy medications can reduce the likelihood of relapse, decrease craving intensity and severity of withdrawal symptoms, and bolster the likelihood of achieving and maintaining recovery goals for many individuals seeking recovery from alcohol dependence. An overview of the benefits and concerns of integrating pharmacotherapeutic interventions into psychosocial treatments is presented here.

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