Naltrexone for alcohol or drug dependence

References

Citations

  1. Kiefer F, et al. (2003). Comparing and combining naltrexone and acamprosate in relapse prevention of alcoholism: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Archives of General Psychiatry, 60(1): 92–99.

  2. Srisurapanont M, Jarusuraisin N (2007). Opioid antagonists for alcohol dependence. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (1). Oxford: Update Software.

Other Works Consulted

  • Beich A, et al. (2002). Screening and brief intervention for excessive alcohol use: Qualitative interview study of the experiences of general practitioners. BMJ, 325(7369): 870.


Author: Jeannette Curtis
Paul Lehnert		Last Updated: February 15, 2008
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
James R. McKay, PhD - Psychology

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