Drug Advances Help Fight Alcoholism; Studies Support Use Of Naltrexone And Acamprosate

Millions of Americans with a history of alcohol abuse know how hard it can be to stay off the bottle, but two medical advances may soon provide them with just a little more help. One drug, naltrexone, works to dull alcohol cravings and has been available in capsule form in the United States for years. However, a new once-a-month injection of the drug might soon help alcoholics get their daily dose of naltrexone without having to pop a pill each day.