Campral (Acamprosate) is a medication that is taken to treat alcohol dependence. This medication works because it has a similar structure to the chemical transmitters in the brain to send inhibiting messages to the rest of the brain. Essentially, Campral (Acamprosate) works to enhance the inhibiti... [More]

Alcoholism is a chronic problem where your body becomes dependent on the use of alcohol. Alcoholics are unable to control their drinking, including how much they drink and when they drink. They may know that the alcohol is causing problems in their lives but they may continue to drink. To over... [More]

Various types of drug and alcohol addictions can be treated with medication. These are used in conjunction with other forms of treatment, such as therapy. Revia (Naltrexone) is one of those medications and it blocks the effects of alcohol and narcotics in the human body. Revia (Naltrexone) als... [More]