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Help please! is abilify (aripiprazole) used for treatment for alcoholism?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not normally: However, many people have alcoholism with concurrent behavioral health disorders. It may be used for significant dissociation or dual diagnoses.

Answered 6/21/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abilify (aripiprazole): Not alcoholism per se, but it can help if accompanied by mood changes.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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