Topiramate has not received FDA approval for use in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Nevertheless, the 2015 United States Department of Veterans Affairs Practice Guideline recommended the drug for off-label use to treat moderate to severe cases of alcohol dependency. Researchers do not currently know exactly how topiramate works in alcohol use disorder cases. […]

Sobriety in this context is an active, ongoing commitment to a set of behaviors and actions that support overall health and prevent relapse, making it an integral part of the recovery journey. Although addiction tends to cut people off from longtime friends, social support is a significant predictor of recovery. They may know something about […]

Then, the first few weeks of sobriety are when relapse risk is highest. Detox can occur in a hospital setting or as the first part of inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. Some studies find that this structure, along with a start date for sobriety and milestones, is important to some people in recovery. Think Fun He […]