A Prescription for Alcoholics - Medications for Alcoholism
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1988444004 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 648 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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In the United States it is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from alcoholism, and the World Health Organization has called it the "number one killer." "Most of the medications, like acamprosate, naltrexone, baclofen, topiramate, gabapentin and several others are generic, and three of those can only be prescribed off-label for alcoholism. It provides a
Mark said It's fantastic. This book provides a WEALTH of information about. I wish this book had been available 10 years ago when I sought counselling for my problem drinking and was told that the optimal solution was AA and abstinence. I could tell immediately that AA wasn't for me. I was abstinent for about 7 years but eventually began drinking again because of intense craving. Since discovering Naltrexone I've developed the ability to control my drinking and to engage in it socially. It's fantastic. This book provides a WEALTH of information about MATs (Medic. Tessa M. said Helpful Info. Really glad to be learning more about the methods for treating alcoholism. This book looks at anti-alcoholism drugs that are effective yet most people overlook them and don’t have much awareness of them. It has definitely helped open my eyes and see that there is hope. The range of drugs explored is vast and I’m really glad that I was able to find such a helpful resource. If you are like me and have someone who suffers from alcoholism, the information here will be very benefi. "A great read for all" according to Val. I am sure this book will help to save many lives. Everything revolving around alcoholism makes a lot more sense after reading this book. This author helped me to realize that medication is the closest cure to alcoholism. A Prescription for Alcoholics is very different from the "put an end to your bad habits, go to AA, and then relapse again" books. This book truly aims to put an end to alcoholism in one shot by addressing alcoholism as the disease that it is.
Never heard of medication for alcoholism? You're not alone.Eighty-eight thousand Americans will die this year from alcoholism. Most importantly it provides easy-to-read information which can be brought to a doctor's office to help a patient and their physician make an informed decision about treatment choices together.. George Koob, Director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse are spearheading a new understanding of alcoholism as a complex brain disease, and the medication that can treat it.Drs. The book takes a first sober look at anti-alcoholism drugs, the research behind them, and why nobody seems to know about them.Most people (including physicians and alcoholics) are unaware of the FDA-approved medications to fight alcoholism, despite the fact that the US government calls them the 'standard of care for the treatment of alcoholism.' Instead of medical treatment, the vast majority of doctors send treatm
This book bridges the gap. It provides a picture of the medications that exist, points you to the research behind them as well as additional resources, and gives you what you need to have an informed conversation with your doctor," says Burlison. About the Author Linda Burlison began researching medications for alcoholism for a friend who was fighting a battle with alcoholism. However, when we asked doctors about them, they had never heard of them. There are thousands of top scientists working in this area right now, but there is a gap between their research findings and what the public knows about evidence-based medical care for alcoholics. I know people who have lost daughters, wives, husbands, friends to this disease, and never knew medication was a real treatment option," says Burlison. "I started to come across hundreds of studies in the world's top medical and scientific journals showing their effectiveness. These factors mean no pharmaceutical rep w