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Epilepsy Drug Gabapentin Shows Promise In Treating Alcohol Dependence

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Alcohol-dependent patients who took gabapentin, an anticonvulsant medication, were more likely to stop drinking or at least abstain from heavy drinking than those taking a placebo, the study found. What's more, participants receiving gabapentin also …
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ABC news anchor Elizabeth Vargas checks into rehab for alcohol addiction

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'Like so many people, I am dealing with addiction. I realised I was becoming increasingly dependent on alcohol. And feel fortunate to have recognised it for the problem it was becoming. 'If coming forward today gives one other person the courage to …
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