Randomized trial demonstrates reductions in heavy drinking in alcohol-dependent patients, indicating treatment benefit.
Long-acting naltrexone was well tolerated and resulted in reductions in heavy drinking among treatment-seeking alcohol-dependent patients during 6 months of therapy. These data indicate that long-acting naltrexone can be of benefit in the treatment of alcohol dependence.
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