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02/24/2011
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naltrexone
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prevents alcohol relapse, opioid antagonist
Term
acamprosate
 Definition
reduces alcohol cravings
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disulfiram
 Definition
reduces alcohol intake due to unwanted consequences
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buprenorphine
 Definition
treats opiate addiction (partial opioid agonist)
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methadone
 Definition
treats opiate addiction/withdrawal (opioid agonist)
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suboxone
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buprenorphine and naloxone (prevents use by crushing) as naloxone when crushed is an opiate antagonist
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benzos
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treat alcohol withdrawal
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clonidine
 Definition
treats opiate withdrawal
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