
Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcohol
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FDA-approved naltrexone can help reduce alcohol cravings and binge drinking by blocking brain reward centers. Learn how this prescription medication works.
"Naltrexone affects the rewards center of the brain, which blocks the rewarding effects of alcohol." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
In addition to the daily pill version, naltrexone is also available as a monthly injectable therapy, which was approved for alcohol use disorder in 2006 and opioid use disorder in 2010.
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