Alcohol Abuse: NIH-Funded Study Finds That Gabapentin May Treat Alcohol Dependence – National Institutes of Health (Press Release)

NIH-funded study finds that gabapentin may treat alcohol dependence – National Institutes of Health (press release)
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NIH-funded study finds that gabapentin may treat alcohol dependence
National Institutes of Health (press release)
The generic anticonvulsant medication gabapentin shows promise as an effective treatment for alcohol dependence, based on the results of a 150-patient clinical trial of the medication. Conducted by scientists supported by the National Institute on
Clinical trial indicates gabapentin is safe and effective for treating alcohol EurekAlert (press release)
Epilepsy drug safely treats alcoholismU-T San Diego
Gabapentin Gets A Boost In Treating AlcoholismForbes

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Pregnant women who abuse drugs, alcohol need compassion, not stigma from … – National Post
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Pregnant women who abuse drugs, alcohol need compassion, not stigma from
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TORONTO — Seeing a pregnant women smoking a cigarette, imbibing a glass of wine or using drugs is sure to raise a societal eyebrow. But a new report says women with substance abuse problems should be treated with compassion by health providers 

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