ABSTRACT
ANTICRAVING MEDICATION IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE-A REVIEW
Shivani Anand*
Alcohol dependence is one of the leading major chronic disorder with high rate of mortality and morbidity in the today’s world. For this reasoning, reports of people drinking alcohol for recreational or social purposes may be found in almost every culture throughout history. Alcohol dependency syndrome (ADS), one of the most common mental illnesses treated in institutions, is linked to a significant risk of demise and disability. Relapse prevention is the main focus of alcohol addiction therapy. People with severe alcoholism have a strong desire to drink. The term ''craving'' comes from the English meaning of ''strong desire'' or ''intense longing.'' Studies suggested that occasional drinker’s reports low craving level.
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