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There is no cure for alcoholism.
Treatment for alcoholism may include:
Alcohol detoxification center
Family support for alcoholism
Mental health
counseling
Alcohol support groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Medications that reduce craving for alcohol:
Disulfiram
(
Antabuse
)
Naltrexone
(
ReVia
, Vivitrol)
Acamprosate
(
Campral
)
Alcoholism clinical trials
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