Effectiveness of acamprosate in the treatment of alcohol dependence.

摘要

A patient who successfully completed inpa-tient treatment for alcohol dependence is concerned about relapse and requests advice on measures that can help maintain abstinence from alcohol use. Is acamprosate (Campral) effective for maintaining abstinence from alcohol use? When used in conjunction with detoxification and psychosocial interventions for treating alcohol dependence, acamprosate can reduce the risk of any return to drinking and improve cumulative abstinence rates.1 (Strength of Recommendation = A, based on consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence)