medication used for detoxing
Acamprosate is a medication used in drug and alcohol detox when the symptoms of drug or alcohol withdrawal persist for a very prolonged period of time. This drug is proven effective at helping patients who suffer from insomnia, restlessness and anxiety associated with the withdrawal from certain drugs or alcohol.
This medication is used during the detoxification of opiates but may also be used in alcohol detox. When prescribed alone, naltrexone works to block the effects of opiates and alcohol effectively reducing cravings for both of these drugs.