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A new drug can help alcoholics overcome their addiction by reducing stress-induced cravings, a study released Thursday has found. There is already a drug on the market, Revia, which treats alcoholism by reducing the body's ability to enjoy its effects. This new drug cuts cravings by taking the edge off of stressful situations which might push recovering alcoholics to pick up the bottle again. Behavioral stress is a major factor in extending the "vicious cycle" of alcoholism, said lead author Markus Heilig, clinical director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. That's because alcohol deprivation causes depression and increased sensitivity to stressful situations such as an argument with a spouse or tension at work. Read on
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