Is there medicine to stop you from drinking?

Naltrexone. Naltrexone can be used to prevent a relapse or limit the amount of alcohol someone drinks. It works by blocking opioid receptors in the body, stopping the effects of alcohol. It’s usually used in combination with other medicine or counselling.

What are some treatment options for someone who is suffering from alcoholism?

Types of Treatment

  • Behavioral Treatments. Behavioral treatments are aimed at changing drinking behavior through counseling.
  • Medications.
  • Mutual-Support Groups.
  • Current NIAAA Research—Leading to Future Breakthroughs.
  • Mental Health Issues and Alcohol Use Disorder.

What antidepressant is best for alcoholics?

The antidepressants nefazodone, desipramine, and imipramine were found to have the most robust effects on decreasing depressive symptoms.

How can I reduce the effects of alcohol immediately?

Eating before, during, and after drinking can help slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Drinking plenty of water can assist with dehydration and flushing toxins from the body. And drinking fruit juices that contain fructose and vitamins B and C can help the liver flush out alcohol more successfully.

Is Wellbutrin used to treat alcoholism?

Bupropion-SR has been found to be effective in patients with a history of alcohol dependence who have been abstinent for over 12 months [19;20]. However, its safety and effectiveness during early recovery (between 1 to 12 months of alcohol abstinence) in AD individuals has not yet been conclusively established [21].

Is Prozac good for alcoholism?

While it does have a curative effect upon alcoholism, it has been observed to reduce cravings in some alcohol addicts; more importantly, however, it tackles the depression which can both contribute to the development of substance abuse and addiction and result from dependence.