Acamprosate for alcohol dependence

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Authors

Susanne Rösner · Baum Consult

Andrea Hackl-Herrwerth · Technical University of Munich

Stefan Leucht · München Klinik

Philippe Lehert · University of Mons

Simona Vecchi · Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3

Michael Soyka · Baum Consult

Abstract

Acamprosate appears to be an effective and safe treatment strategy for supporting continuous abstinence after detoxification in alcohol dependent patients. Even though the sizes of treatment effects appear to be rather moderate in their magnitude, they should be valued against the background of the relapsing nature of alcoholism and the limited therapeutic options currently available for its treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Volume 2011, Issue 2, pp. 70-2

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004332.pub2

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