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	<title>Alcohol Freedom Blog &#187; Prescription Alcohol Craving Medication</title>
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		<title>Alcohol Treatment and the Role of Anti Craving Medications</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2009/05/04/alcohol-treatment-and-the-role-of-anti-craving-medications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Pearlman, M.D.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a previous post about anti-craving medication, we discussed many medications that might be used to help combat alcoholism.  Anti-craving medication is a critical tool in the Freedom From Alcohol® Method; however, the program is much more than just a prescription to end your abuse of or dependence on alcohol.

Alcoholism is not caused by a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alcohol Cessation Medication Must Be Combined With Counseling</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/05/30/alcohol-cessation-medication-must-be-combined-with-counseling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 15:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ &#8220;Magic Bullet&#8221; Requires Commitment and Ongoing Consultative Therapy
Breaking an alcoholic or problem drinker&#8217;s resistance to treatment is a critical dilemma that many have experienced. Medical experts have developed drugs to treat the symptoms of withdrawal, the cravings that drive so many to drink and the depression that so often is related to alcoholism. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Let Alcohol Recovery Define You For The Rest Of Your Life</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/05/02/dont-let-alcohol-recovery-define-you-for-the-rest-of-your-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 21:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Life Strategy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During early stage recovery it is particularly difficult to avoid giving in to your craving for alcohol, yet you must persevere. It is critical to focus on your sobriety for that day, hour or even the next minute if that is going to help you from taking that first drink. Your entire being must be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alcohol Cravings Medication &#8211; Prescription vs. Over the Counter</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/03/28/alcohol-cravings-medication-prescription-vs-over-the-counter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Pearlman, M.D.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Treatment Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OTC Alcohol Craving Medication]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are now a number of options for people who want to cut back on their drinking or quit alcohol altogether. New prescription drugs are available that will curb your alcohol cravings. These drugs need to be prescribed by a professional and only after an assessment is made of your condition.
Anti-Craving Medications used today or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Moderation Possible If You Have A Drinking Problem?</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/03/25/is-moderation-possible-if-you-have-a-drinking-problem/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Recovery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you suspect you have a drinking problem, chances are you may be falling into harmful drinking patterns. Recognizing these patterns early may mean the difference between returning to social drinking or eventually having no choice but to abstain altogether. Uncontrolled drinking will overtake you when you are not aware of the harmful effects alcohol [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hiding Your Alcohol? – Your Plunge is Beginning</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/02/15/hiding-your-alcohol-%e2%80%93-your-plunge-is-beginning-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2008/02/15/hiding-your-alcohol-%e2%80%93-your-plunge-is-beginning-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a problem drinker now, more than likely the near future will find you starting to hide your bottles of alcohol. There are probably many reasons why excessive drinkers do this, but one of the main reasons is likely to be “escape”. If you are still denying you have a problem in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Vivitrol Right For You?</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2007/06/12/is-vivitrol-right-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2007/06/12/is-vivitrol-right-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Pearlman, M.D.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Related Articles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This new form of delivery is a monthly injection of naltrexone medication called Vivitrol®, instead of the daily dose most commonly prescribed. With the DrinkInSafety Method, our patients usually take a dose an hour or so prior to when they anticipate taking the first drink or if they have a craving for alcohol, and it's proven very effective.]]></description>
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		<title>Baclofen vis-à-vis Alcohol Cravings and Withdrawal</title>
		<link>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2007/05/02/baclofen-vis-a-vis-alcohol-cravings-and-withdrawal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freedomfromalcohol.com/blog/2007/05/02/baclofen-vis-a-vis-alcohol-cravings-and-withdrawal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 22:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Pearlman, M.D.</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alcohol Recovery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The drug baclofen has been around for many years – it is most commonly used to treat spasticity, muscle spasm and Parkinsonian tremors. Lately it has been reported that it is also being used effectively to control alcohol craving and alcohol withdrawal.
Feedback from several of my patients has been encouraging, in that they report a [...]]]></description>
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