Alcohol Dependence

Definition: An illness marked by consumption of alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities. People with alcohol dependence, the most severe alcohol disorder, usually experience tolerance (a need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication or the desired effect), and withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is discontinued or intake is decreased. They also spend a great deal of time drinking alcohol, and obtaining it. Alcohol abusers are "problem drinkers", that is, they may have legal problems, such as drinking and driving, or binge drinking (drinking six or more drinks on one occasion). People who are dependent on or abuse alcohol return to its use despite evidence of physical or psychological problems, though those with dependence have more severe problems and a greater compulsion to drink. More...

Drugs associated with Alcohol Dependence

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Alcohol Dependence.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
Revia (More...) generic name: naltrexone class: antidotes	1 Review(s)	8.0 Rate It!
Campral (More...) generic name: acamprosate class: miscellaneous uncategorized agents	4 Review(s)	7.5 Rate It!
Antabuse (More...) generic name: disulfiram class: miscellaneous uncategorized agents	3 Review(s)	7.0 Rate It!
Vivitrol (More...) generic name: naltrexone class: antidotes	1 Review(s)	6.0 Rate It!
Zofran (Pro, More...) generic name: ondansetron class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
Zofran ODT (Pro, More...) generic name: ondansetron class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists	0 Review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

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