Markus Heilig
Abstract
At the core of alcoholism is the pathologically increased motivation to consume alcohol at the expense of natural rewards with disregard for adverse consequences. naltrexone and acamprosate represent the first generation of modern pharmacotherapies that target this pathology.
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At the core of alcoholism is the pathologically increased motivation to consume alcohol at the expense of natural rewards with disregard for adverse consequences. naltrexone and acamprosate represent the first generation of modern pharmacotherapies that target this pathology.
Key concepts: Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Addiction, Psychiatry, Adverse effect, Psychology, Medicine, Psychopharmacology