Key Term:Alcohol Relapse and Prevention Model Components of addiction 1. Physiological 2. Psychological 3. Genetic Most effective treatment 1. A combination of pharmacology and psychological interventions Three common pharmacotherapy treatments 1. Acamprosate (calcium acetylhomotaurine), restores the glutaminergic neurons to normal activity level, increases treatment completion and is associated with higher abstinence rates 2. Naltrexone, often used in relapse prevention, improves coping with cravings and reduces alcohol use 3. Disulfiram, is a?deterrent medication that involves aversive symptoms, such as?flushing, headaches, nausea, decreased blood pressure, and constriction of the?airways, when the
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Key Term:Alcohol Relapse and Prevention Model Components of addiction 1. Physiological 2. Psychological 3. Genetic Most effective treatment 1. A combination of pharmacology and psychological interventions Three common pharmacotherapy treatments 1. Acamprosate (calcium acetylhomotaurine), restores the glutaminergic neurons to normal activity level, increases treatment completion and is associated with higher abstinence rates 2. Naltrexone, often used in relapse prevention, improves coping with cravings and reduces alcohol use 3. Disulfiram, is a?deterrent medication that involves aversive symptoms, such as?flushing, headaches, nausea, decreased blood pressure, and constriction of the?airways, when the
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