Cardiac medications show potential for treating alcohol use disorders

A new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and colleagues suggests that a drug that treats heart disease and high blood pressure may also be effective

"Combining the findings from three species and different types of studies, and then seeing similarities in these data, gives us confidence that we are conducting some potentially important scientific and clinical studies

Currently, the United States has approved three drugs to treat alcohol use disorder, and they are effective and important help in

Previous studies have shown that mineral corticosteroid receptors, located in the brain and other organs, help regulate the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body and may play a role in drinking alcohol and cravings

In experiments conducted on mouse and rat models of excessive drinking, Leandro Vendruscolo, Ph.

In another parallel study in which the team collaborated, researchers led by Amy C.

"These are very encouraging findings," said NIAAA Director George F.

NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, said: "Just like any other disease, people with substance use disorder should have a range of treatment options, and this study is an exciting step