UCLA researchers have found that an anti-inflammatory drug primarily used in Japan to treat asthma could help people overcome alcoholism.Their study is the first to evaluate the drug, ibudilast, as a treatment for alcoholism. Study participants were given either the drug (20 milligrams for two days and 50 milligrams for the next four) or a placebo for six consecutive days. After about a two-week break, those who took the drug were switched to a placebo for six days, and those who were taking the placebo were given ibudilast. The researchers found that the subjects ’ craving for alcohol was significantly lower when they were taking the medication.Reed Hutchinson/UCLALara RayIn addition, the participants ’ reactions were measured after they were asked to hold and smell a glass of their p...
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