Assessing Cravings Among Individuals with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome Prescribed with Anti-craving Medication: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) is a prevalent condition marked by difficulty controlling alcohol use, with significant global health impacts. Despite the effectiveness of anti-craving medications like Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Baclofen, Ondansetron, and Topiramate, these medications remain underutilized by healthcare providers. This study aims to assess the relationship between craving and relapse rates among individuals prescribed anti-craving medications and to explore the correlation between medication dosage and craving severity.

Methods

This was a prospective observational cohort study in which individuals prescribed anti-craving medications were monitored over three months. The study utilized the Penn Alcohol Craving Scale (PACS) to measure craving intensi

SUBMITTER: Sultana M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12357832 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature