problem drinkers

Women are catching up with men nationally in overall drinking, as well as in binge drinking, drunk driving and deaths from cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcoholism.

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Alcohol-Related ER Visits Soar, Especially Among Women

2:07pm January 11, 2018

by Robin Lloyd

The nine-year period ending in 2014 saw a sharp increase in the U.S. of alcohol-related visits to emergency rooms, a study finds. And binge drinking doesn't completely explain it.

How does naltrexone work? The drug seems to curb cravings by blunting the euphoric and sedative effects of alcohol in the brain.

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A Medicine That Blunts The Buzz Of Alcohol Can Help Drinkers Cut Back

2:04pm February 27, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Naltrexone was approved to treat alcohol disorders more than 20 years ago. But many doctors still don't know that when combined with counseling it can help people resist the urge to drink too much.

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Researchers and therapists are developing strategies to help people cut back on drinking, including tracker cards and tools to screen for dependence.

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Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back?

11:19am March 24, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

The limit for healthy drinking may be less than you think — one drink a day for women and two for men, according to health experts. New strategies aim to help heavy drinkers reduce their intake.

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