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I'm on a short course of librium for alcohol withdrawal. after that is there a medicine that can help with cravings?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Alcoholism: Yes, Naltrexone in the shot form it pill firm us being used widely for this. Congratulations on getting sober!

Answered 6/30/2014

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