Is campral usually addictive?

No: For something to be addictive it has to cause either tolerance or withdrawal, it has to become a salent part of the patients life, & there has to be loss of control. There are no reports to my knowledge of Campral meeting these criteria. In fact, it is quite useful to decrease cravings for alcohol in someone addicted to alcohol.

No: This new medication marks an exciting new era in treatment of alcohol abuse and dependence. In clinical studies, side effects were mild, most commonly reported was diarrhea.

Acamprosate: Brand name Campral has been discontinued in the U.S. However, it's generic -acamprosate is not addictive.