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  1. ... is another option in treating the disorder. These medicines are often used for MAT. Acamprosate helps reduce cravings and dependence on alcohol in people who have recently stopped drinking. Disulfiram ...
  2. ... diseases can also cause the condition, including: AIDS ... inhalers used to treat asthma or COPD (albuterol and salmeterol) ...
  3. ... treated. This includes: Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder Drug or alcohol dependence Major depression Schizophrenia Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
  4. ... system. They include cocaine and amphetamines , such as drugs used to treat ADHD (methylphenidate, or Ritalin). A person ... the hospital. The exact treatment depends on the drug used. Detoxification (detox) is the withdrawal of the substance ...
  5. ... left ventricular assist device) Immunosuppressive therapy (such as medicines used to treat cancer or prevent rejection of a ... symptoms go away on their own without treatment. Medicines that are ... include: Digitalis to strengthen the heart's pumping ability ...
  6. ... job performance or social functioning. Some anti-anxiety medicines used to treat phobias may cause physical dependence.
  7. Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world. TEEN DRINKING Alcohol use is not only an adult problem. Most American high school seniors have had an alcoholic ...
  8. ... MEDICINES Alpha-1 blockers are a class of medicines, some of which have been used to treat high blood pressure. These medicines relax ...
  9. ... others help raise HDL cholesterol. The most commonly used, and most effective drugs for treating high LDL cholesterol are called statins. ...
  10. ... at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. DRI is a term for a set of reference intakes that are used to plan and assess the nutrient intakes of ...
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