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Acamprosate for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
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People who have kidney problems might not be able to take this medicine or might need to take lower doses.
In addition to medicines, Reference counseling Opens New Window can also help you stop drinking. You might also want to attend a support group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 18, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction |
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