Abstract
Physiologic, behavioral, and social factors contribute to dependence on alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. During the past decade substantial research has focused on identification/development of medications to assist in reducing urge to use these substances. This article describes these agents and reviews recent research findings on them.
MeSH terms
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Acamprosate
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Alcohol Deterrents / therapeutic use
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Alcoholism / drug therapy*
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Buprenorphine / therapeutic use
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Bupropion / therapeutic use
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Methadyl Acetate / therapeutic use
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Naltrexone / therapeutic use
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Substance-Related Disorders / drug therapy*
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Taurine / analogs & derivatives
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Taurine / therapeutic use
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Tobacco Use Disorder / drug therapy*
Substances
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Alcohol Deterrents
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Bupropion
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Taurine
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Buprenorphine
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Naltrexone
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Methadyl Acetate
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Acamprosate